Mitchell Charles Ray
Key Takeaway
Mitchell Charles Ray is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 548 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 392 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13288 |
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
CHARLES & PEGGY ANN MITCHELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mitchell Charles Ray?
Mitchell Charles Ray 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 Mitchell Charles Ray?
Mitchell Charles Ray is owned by CHARLES & PEGGY ANN MITCHELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mitchell Charles Ray built?
Mitchell Charles Ray was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Mitchell Charles Ray?
Mitchell Charles Ray 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 Mitchell Charles Ray?
Mitchell Charles Ray has a dam height of 21 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 Mitchell Charles Ray last inspected?
Mitchell Charles Ray was last inspected on November 28, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.