Potawatomi Twins
Key Takeaway
Potawatomi Twins is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20505 |
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
Fort Sill
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Potawatomi Twins?
Potawatomi Twins 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 Potawatomi Twins?
Potawatomi Twins is owned by Fort Sill (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Potawatomi Twins built?
Potawatomi Twins was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Potawatomi Twins?
Potawatomi Twins 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 Potawatomi Twins?
Potawatomi Twins has a dam height of 23 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 Potawatomi Twins last inspected?
Potawatomi Twins was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.