Oknoname 149015
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 149015 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,736 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21305 |
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
JIMMY W & ALICE M PATTERSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 149015?
Oknoname 149015 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 149015?
Oknoname 149015 is owned by JIMMY W & ALICE M PATTERSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 149015 built?
Oknoname 149015 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 149015?
Oknoname 149015 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 149015?
Oknoname 149015 has a dam height of 28 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 149015 last inspected?
Oknoname 149015 was last inspected on August 14, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.