Niles Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Niles Ranch Dam is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 93.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 337 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 476 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83016 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAUL B ODOM III NILES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Niles Ranch Dam?
Niles Ranch Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Niles Ranch Dam?
Niles Ranch Dam is owned by PAUL B ODOM III NILES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Niles Ranch Dam built?
Niles Ranch Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Niles Ranch Dam?
Niles Ranch Dam 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 Niles Ranch Dam?
Niles Ranch Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Niles Ranch Dam last inspected?
Niles Ranch Dam was last inspected on July 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.