Pumpkin Center Pond
Key Takeaway
Pumpkin Center Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1997 |
| NID ID | OK20995 |
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
Camp Gruber
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pumpkin Center Pond?
Pumpkin Center Pond 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 Pumpkin Center Pond?
Pumpkin Center Pond is owned by Camp Gruber (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pumpkin Center Pond built?
Pumpkin Center Pond 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 Pumpkin Center Pond?
Pumpkin Center Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pumpkin Center Pond?
Pumpkin Center Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Pumpkin Center Pond last inspected?
Pumpkin Center Pond was last inspected on May 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.