Ozzie Cobb Lake
Key Takeaway
Ozzie Cobb Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 833 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,674 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02342 |
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
DEPT OF WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ozzie Cobb Lake?
Ozzie Cobb Lake 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 Ozzie Cobb Lake?
Ozzie Cobb Lake is owned by DEPT OF WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ozzie Cobb Lake built?
Ozzie Cobb Lake was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Ozzie Cobb Lake?
Ozzie Cobb Lake 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 Ozzie Cobb Lake?
Ozzie Cobb Lake has a dam height of 24 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 Ozzie Cobb Lake last inspected?
Ozzie Cobb Lake was last inspected on April 4, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.