Mccoy Denny No 1
Key Takeaway
Mccoy Denny No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 558 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 604 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13182 |
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
PATRICIA RUTH & KATHLEEN SUE O'BANION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccoy Denny No 1?
Mccoy Denny 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 Mccoy Denny No 1?
Mccoy Denny No 1 is owned by PATRICIA RUTH & KATHLEEN SUE O'BANION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccoy Denny No 1 built?
Mccoy Denny No 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Mccoy Denny No 1?
Mccoy Denny No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mccoy Denny No 1?
Mccoy Denny No 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Mccoy Denny No 1 last inspected?
Mccoy Denny No 1 was last inspected on June 7, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.