Nickles
Key Takeaway
Nickles is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 573 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 368 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21188 |
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
CASTO FAMILY PARTNERS LTC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nickles?
Nickles 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 Nickles?
Nickles is owned by CASTO FAMILY PARTNERS LTC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nickles built?
Nickles was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Nickles?
Nickles serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nickles?
Nickles has a dam height of 15 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 Nickles last inspected?
Nickles was last inspected on March 17, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.