Oren No 2

TR-NORTH ELM CREEK· Beckham, Oklahoma· Built 1961· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Oren No 2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length875 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,332 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDOK21343

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: November 30, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

F STONE OREN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oren No 2?

Oren No 2 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 Oren No 2?

Oren No 2 is owned by F STONE OREN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oren No 2 built?

Oren No 2 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Oren No 2?

Oren No 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Oren No 2?

Oren No 2 has a dam height of 27 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 Oren No 2 last inspected?

Oren No 2 was last inspected on November 30, 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.