Peters Lynn

BIRD CR· Hughes, Oklahoma· Built 1977· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Peters Lynn is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length186 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Max Discharge953 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDOK13141

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: August 9, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JAMES R & SANDRA STAFFORD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peters Lynn?

Peters Lynn 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 Peters Lynn?

Peters Lynn is owned by JAMES R & SANDRA STAFFORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Peters Lynn built?

Peters Lynn was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Peters Lynn?

Peters Lynn serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Peters Lynn?

Peters Lynn has a dam height of 35 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 Peters Lynn last inspected?

Peters Lynn was last inspected on August 9, 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.