Oknoname 149031
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 149031 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,556 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21321 |
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
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 149031?
Oknoname 149031 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 149031?
Oknoname 149031 is owned by OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 149031 built?
Oknoname 149031 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 149031?
Oknoname 149031 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 149031?
Oknoname 149031 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 149031 last inspected?
Oknoname 149031 was last inspected on August 14, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.