Oknoname 023006

TR-GATES CREEK· Choctaw, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 023006 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge775 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK21386

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 8, 1999
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

EMILY JANE CARPENTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 023006?

Oknoname 023006 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 Oknoname 023006?

Oknoname 023006 is owned by EMILY JANE CARPENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 023006 built?

Oknoname 023006 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Oknoname 023006?

Oknoname 023006 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 Oknoname 023006?

Oknoname 023006 has a dam height of 20 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 Oknoname 023006 last inspected?

Oknoname 023006 was last inspected on September 8, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.