Oknoname 149039
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 149039 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 614 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21329 |
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
DON A RIFFE & JAN SOKOLOSKY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 149039?
Oknoname 149039 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 149039?
Oknoname 149039 is owned by DON A RIFFE & JAN SOKOLOSKY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 149039 built?
Oknoname 149039 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 149039?
Oknoname 149039 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oknoname 149039?
Oknoname 149039 has a dam height of 18 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 149039 last inspected?
Oknoname 149039 was last inspected on August 14, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.