Oknoname 063040
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 063040 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02235 |
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
HUGHES TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 063040?
Oknoname 063040 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 063040?
Oknoname 063040 is owned by HUGHES TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 063040 built?
Oknoname 063040 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 063040?
Oknoname 063040 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 063040?
Oknoname 063040 has a dam height of 22 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 063040 last inspected?
Oknoname 063040 was last inspected on August 4, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.