Paden No 1

TR-HILLIBY CREEK· Okfuskee, Oklahoma· Built 1940· Earth· 43 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Paden No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 88.8% in OK)
Dam Length1,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage540 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDOK10073

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: May 23, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CAROL A & DAVID L RAUCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paden No 1?

Paden No 1 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 Paden No 1?

Paden No 1 is owned by CAROL A & DAVID L RAUCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Paden No 1 built?

Paden No 1 was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Paden No 1?

Paden No 1 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 Paden No 1?

Paden No 1 has a dam height of 43 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 Paden No 1 last inspected?

Paden No 1 was last inspected on May 23, 2011. 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.