Oklahoma Gas & Electric
Key Takeaway
Oklahoma Gas & Electric is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 317 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12355 |
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
OG&E
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Oklahoma Gas & Electric?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric 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 Oklahoma Gas & Electric?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric is owned by OG&E (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oklahoma Gas & Electric built?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Oklahoma Gas & Electric?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric 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 Oklahoma Gas & Electric?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric has a dam height of 35 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 Oklahoma Gas & Electric last inspected?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.