Morgan Carol J

BIG CR· Hughes, Oklahoma· Built 1968· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Morgan Carol J is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 6% in OK)
Dam Length3,810 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge1,120 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDOK02624

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: August 5, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JAMIE W & EARLENE W HOWARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Morgan Carol J?

Morgan Carol J 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 Morgan Carol J?

Morgan Carol J is owned by JAMIE W & EARLENE W HOWARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Morgan Carol J built?

Morgan Carol J was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Morgan Carol J?

Morgan Carol J 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 Morgan Carol J?

Morgan Carol J has a dam height of 17 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 Morgan Carol J last inspected?

Morgan Carol J was last inspected on August 5, 2011. 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.