Mccoy Denny No 1

TR.LAKE TEXOMA· Marshall, Oklahoma· Built 1977· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

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 Length558 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Max Discharge604 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDOK13182

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 7, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PATRICIA RUTH & KATHLEEN SUE O'BANION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.