Lower Hominy
Key Takeaway
Lower Hominy 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 | 70 ft (taller than 98.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13045 |
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
QUAPAW INVESTMENTS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Hominy?
Lower Hominy 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 Lower Hominy?
Lower Hominy is owned by QUAPAW INVESTMENTS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Hominy built?
Lower Hominy 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 Lower Hominy?
Lower Hominy 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 Lower Hominy?
Lower Hominy has a dam height of 70 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 Lower Hominy last inspected?
Lower Hominy was last inspected on September 13, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.