Love Lh

TR-LITTLE CATFISH CREEK· Creek, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Love Lh is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK12662

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 26, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ORBIAE E HELEN PITTS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Love Lh?

Love Lh 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 Love Lh?

Love Lh is owned by ORBIAE E HELEN PITTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Love Lh built?

Love Lh was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Love Lh?

Love Lh serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Love Lh?

Love Lh has a dam height of 28 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 Love Lh last inspected?

Love Lh was last inspected on August 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.