May Avenue Dam
Key Takeaway
May Avenue Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30061 |
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
CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of May Avenue Dam?
May Avenue Dam 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 May Avenue Dam?
May Avenue Dam is owned by CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was May Avenue Dam built?
May Avenue Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 May Avenue Dam?
May Avenue Dam 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 May Avenue Dam?
May Avenue Dam has a dam height of 20 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.