Nickel B
Key Takeaway
Nickel B is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,736 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21358 |
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
BILLIE & BESSIE NICKLES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nickel B?
Nickel B 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 Nickel B?
Nickel B is owned by BILLIE & BESSIE NICKLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nickel B built?
Nickel B was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Nickel B?
Nickel B 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 Nickel B?
Nickel B has a dam height of 20 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 Nickel B last inspected?
Nickel B was last inspected on September 10, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.