Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1
Key Takeaway
Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 979 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 503 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21877 |
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
ROBERT L STEFFES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1?
Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 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 Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1?
Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 is owned by ROBERT L STEFFES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 built?
Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1?
Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1?
Robert L Steffes - Gss No 1 has a dam height of 19 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.