Rolls Helen B

TR-LITTLE BEAVER CR· Grady, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Rolls Helen B 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 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK)
Dam Length360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge2,700 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK12922

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, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

BILLIE W SMITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rolls Helen B?

Rolls Helen 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 Rolls Helen B?

Rolls Helen B is owned by BILLIE W SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rolls Helen B built?

Rolls Helen B 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 Rolls Helen B?

Rolls Helen 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 Rolls Helen B?

Rolls Helen B has a dam height of 35 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 Rolls Helen B last inspected?

Rolls Helen B was last inspected on August 31, 2010. 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.