Poppe Marvin No 5
Key Takeaway
Poppe Marvin No 5 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 837 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13183 |
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
GARY A & SHANNON G BARKER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Poppe Marvin No 5?
Poppe Marvin No 5 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 Poppe Marvin No 5?
Poppe Marvin No 5 is owned by GARY A & SHANNON G BARKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Poppe Marvin No 5 built?
Poppe Marvin No 5 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Poppe Marvin No 5?
Poppe Marvin No 5 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 Poppe Marvin No 5?
Poppe Marvin No 5 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 Poppe Marvin No 5 last inspected?
Poppe Marvin No 5 was last inspected on June 8, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.