Mcnaught

TR-LONG CREEK· Woodward, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Mcnaught is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK)
Dam Length232 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK20908

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: April 16, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JOHNNIE AND SANDRA HIGHFILL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcnaught?

Mcnaught 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 Mcnaught?

Mcnaught is owned by JOHNNIE AND SANDRA HIGHFILL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcnaught built?

Mcnaught 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 Mcnaught?

Mcnaught 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 Mcnaught?

Mcnaught has a dam height of 26 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 Mcnaught last inspected?

Mcnaught was last inspected on April 16, 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.