Oknoname 21978
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 21978 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21978 |
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
BLACKWELL INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 21978?
Oknoname 21978 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 21978?
Oknoname 21978 is owned by BLACKWELL INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 21978 built?
Oknoname 21978 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 21978?
Oknoname 21978 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oknoname 21978?
Oknoname 21978 has a dam height of 15 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 21978 last inspected?
Oknoname 21978 was last inspected on October 18, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.