Oknoname 22279
Key Takeaway
Oknoname 22279 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 164 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 324 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22279 |
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
JOE B. LESTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 22279?
Oknoname 22279 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 22279?
Oknoname 22279 is owned by JOE B. LESTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oknoname 22279 built?
Oknoname 22279 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 22279?
Oknoname 22279 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oknoname 22279?
Oknoname 22279 has a dam height of 19 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.