Matthies William T
Key Takeaway
Matthies William T is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12243 |
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
BETTY J JOHNSTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Matthies William T?
Matthies William T 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 Matthies William T?
Matthies William T is owned by BETTY J JOHNSTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Matthies William T built?
Matthies William T was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Matthies William T?
Matthies William T 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 Matthies William T?
Matthies William T has a dam height of 19 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 Matthies William T last inspected?
Matthies William T was last inspected on August 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.