Marcum No.1
Key Takeaway
Marcum No.1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21130 |
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
L DEE AND NANCY OLIPHANT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marcum No.1?
Marcum No.1 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 Marcum No.1?
Marcum No.1 is owned by L DEE AND NANCY OLIPHANT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marcum No.1 built?
Marcum No.1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Marcum No.1?
Marcum No.1 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 Marcum No.1?
Marcum No.1 has a dam height of 23 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 Marcum No.1 last inspected?
Marcum No.1 was last inspected on April 22, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.