Pretty Water
Key Takeaway
Pretty Water is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20721 |
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
MARK A & CLINTA J ARMSTRONG
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pretty Water?
Pretty Water 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 Pretty Water?
Pretty Water is owned by MARK A & CLINTA J ARMSTRONG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pretty Water built?
Pretty Water was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Pretty Water?
Pretty Water 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 Pretty Water?
Pretty Water has a dam height of 40 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 Pretty Water last inspected?
Pretty Water was last inspected on August 30, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.