Oknoname 30143

DEAD WOMEN CREEK· Caddo, Oklahoma· Built 2001· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 30143 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area868 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDOK30143

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 13, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MARCUS SMITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 30143?

Oknoname 30143 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 30143?

Oknoname 30143 is owned by MARCUS SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 30143 built?

Oknoname 30143 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 30143?

Oknoname 30143 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 30143?

Oknoname 30143 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 30143 last inspected?

Oknoname 30143 was last inspected on September 13, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.