Norman
LITTLE RIVER·
Cleveland, Oklahoma·
Built 1964·
Earth·
144 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 144 ft (taller than 99.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 7,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 367.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,070 acres |
| Drainage Area | 256 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,840 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02504 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 22, 2020
State Regulated: No
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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Low Hazard 16 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Norman?
Norman is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Norman?
Norman is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government).
When was Norman last inspected?
Norman was last inspected on July 22, 2020.
When was Norman built?
Norman was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old.
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.