Oknoname 30174

BIG CREEK· Nowata, Oklahoma· Built 2006· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Oknoname 30174 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area348 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDOK30174

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: December 2, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

BLL LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oknoname 30174?

Oknoname 30174 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 30174?

Oknoname 30174 is owned by BLL LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oknoname 30174 built?

Oknoname 30174 was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 30174?

Oknoname 30174 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 30174?

Oknoname 30174 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 30174 last inspected?

Oknoname 30174 was last inspected on December 2, 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.