Mclain Ml
Key Takeaway
Mclain Ml is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,980 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13200 |
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
ROBERT LEE HAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mclain Ml?
Mclain Ml 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 Mclain Ml?
Mclain Ml is owned by ROBERT LEE HAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mclain Ml built?
Mclain Ml 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 Mclain Ml?
Mclain Ml 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 Mclain Ml?
Mclain Ml 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 Mclain Ml last inspected?
Mclain Ml was last inspected on August 19, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.