Medcalf H.L.
Key Takeaway
Medcalf H.L. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 51.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21419 |
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
HAROLD MEDCALF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Medcalf H.L.?
Medcalf H.L. 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 Medcalf H.L.?
Medcalf H.L. is owned by HAROLD MEDCALF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Medcalf H.L. built?
Medcalf H.L. was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Medcalf H.L.?
Medcalf H.L. 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 Medcalf H.L.?
Medcalf H.L. has a dam height of 29 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 Medcalf H.L. last inspected?
Medcalf H.L. was last inspected on September 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.