Richardson C.B.

TR ARMSTRONG CREEK· Stephens, Oklahoma· Built 1970· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Richardson C.B. is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge1,031 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDOK21395

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: August 31, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MARY AVIS RICHARDSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richardson C.B.?

Richardson C.B. 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 Richardson C.B.?

Richardson C.B. is owned by MARY AVIS RICHARDSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richardson C.B. built?

Richardson C.B. was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Richardson C.B.?

Richardson C.B. 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 Richardson C.B.?

Richardson C.B. has a dam height of 16 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 Richardson C.B. last inspected?

Richardson C.B. was last inspected on August 31, 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.