Oakes No 1
Key Takeaway
Oakes No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 323 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,330 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20925 |
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
MAX D & JENE OAKES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oakes No 1?
Oakes No 1 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 Oakes No 1?
Oakes No 1 is owned by MAX D & JENE OAKES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oakes No 1 built?
Oakes No 1 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Oakes No 1?
Oakes No 1 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 Oakes No 1?
Oakes No 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Oakes No 1 last inspected?
Oakes No 1 was last inspected on June 10, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.