Paden No 2
Key Takeaway
Paden No 2 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 | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10070 |
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
CAROL A & DAVID L RAUCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paden No 2?
Paden 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 Paden No 2?
Paden No 2 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 2 built?
Paden No 2 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 2?
Paden No 2 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 2?
Paden No 2 has a dam height of 40 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 2 last inspected?
Paden No 2 was last inspected on May 23, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.