Prentice
Key Takeaway
Prentice is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 861 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 682 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21168 |
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
RUSSELL K & JEAN ANN PRENTICE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prentice?
Prentice 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 Prentice?
Prentice is owned by RUSSELL K & JEAN ANN PRENTICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prentice built?
Prentice was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Prentice?
Prentice serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prentice?
Prentice has a dam height of 26 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 Prentice last inspected?
Prentice was last inspected on September 10, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.