Lois Powers Pond
Key Takeaway
Lois Powers Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 523 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 304 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30098 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LOIS POWERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lois Powers Pond?
Lois Powers Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lois Powers Pond?
Lois Powers Pond is owned by LOIS POWERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lois Powers Pond built?
Lois Powers Pond was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lois Powers Pond?
Lois Powers Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lois Powers Pond?
Lois Powers Pond has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lois Powers Pond last inspected?
Lois Powers Pond was last inspected on July 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.