Oknoname 037073

SKULL CREEK· Creek, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 037073 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge3,400 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK12709

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: August 29, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GLENN O YOUNG C/O JOHN MARK YOUNG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 037073?

Oknoname 037073 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 037073?

Oknoname 037073 is owned by GLENN O YOUNG C/O JOHN MARK YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 037073 built?

Oknoname 037073 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 037073?

Oknoname 037073 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Oknoname 037073?

Oknoname 037073 has a dam height of 25 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 037073 last inspected?

Oknoname 037073 was last inspected on August 29, 2011. 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.