Oknoname 059061

TR-BUFFALO CR· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 059061 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 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,700 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK12612

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 7, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DOROTHY SUE HOFFMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 059061?

Oknoname 059061 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 059061?

Oknoname 059061 is owned by DOROTHY SUE HOFFMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 059061 built?

Oknoname 059061 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 059061?

Oknoname 059061 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 059061?

Oknoname 059061 has a dam height of 26 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 059061 last inspected?

Oknoname 059061 was last inspected on August 7, 2006. 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.