Perry Ed No 1
Key Takeaway
Perry Ed No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 562 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,046 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13143 |
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
EDWARD & ELIZABETH PERRY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Perry Ed No 1?
Perry Ed 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 Perry Ed No 1?
Perry Ed No 1 is owned by EDWARD & ELIZABETH PERRY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Perry Ed No 1 built?
Perry Ed No 1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Perry Ed No 1?
Perry Ed No 1 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 Perry Ed No 1?
Perry Ed No 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Perry Ed No 1 last inspected?
Perry Ed No 1 was last inspected on August 9, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.