Mcdonald Lj
Key Takeaway
Mcdonald Lj is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20727 |
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
CLYDE & RUTH MCDONALD TRUST C/O LJ MCDONALD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcdonald Lj?
Mcdonald Lj 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 Mcdonald Lj?
Mcdonald Lj is owned by CLYDE & RUTH MCDONALD TRUST C/O LJ MCDONALD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcdonald Lj built?
Mcdonald Lj was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Mcdonald Lj?
Mcdonald Lj 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 Mcdonald Lj?
Mcdonald Lj has a dam height of 22 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 Mcdonald Lj last inspected?
Mcdonald Lj was last inspected on May 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.