Oknoname 125021

TR-NORTH CANADIAN RIVER· Pottawatomie, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 125021 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Max Discharge800 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK02347

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: May 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

VICTOR EARL GRISSOM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 125021?

Oknoname 125021 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 125021?

Oknoname 125021 is owned by VICTOR EARL GRISSOM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 125021 built?

Oknoname 125021 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 125021?

Oknoname 125021 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 125021?

Oknoname 125021 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 125021 last inspected?

Oknoname 125021 was last inspected on May 20, 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.