Oknoname 063037
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 063037 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02224 |
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
HAROLD & PEGGY MERRIMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 063037?
Oknoname 063037 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 063037?
Oknoname 063037 is owned by HAROLD & PEGGY MERRIMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 063037 built?
Oknoname 063037 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 063037?
Oknoname 063037 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 063037?
Oknoname 063037 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 063037 last inspected?
Oknoname 063037 was last inspected on August 4, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.