Public Service INC.

TR-VERDIGRIS RIVER· Rogers, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Public Service INC. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK10446

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: May 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Public Service INC.?

Public Service INC. 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 Public Service INC.?

Public Service INC. is owned by PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Public Service INC. built?

Public Service INC. 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 Public Service INC.?

Public Service INC. 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 Public Service INC.?

Public Service INC. has a dam height of 30 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 Public Service INC. last inspected?

Public Service INC. was last inspected on May 20, 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.