Routh-Anderson
Key Takeaway
Routh-Anderson is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 238 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12703 |
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
JAMES DARREN & CAROL A GOWDY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Routh-Anderson?
Routh-Anderson 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 Routh-Anderson?
Routh-Anderson is owned by JAMES DARREN & CAROL A GOWDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Routh-Anderson built?
Routh-Anderson was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Routh-Anderson?
Routh-Anderson serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Routh-Anderson?
Routh-Anderson has a dam height of 18 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 Routh-Anderson last inspected?
Routh-Anderson was last inspected on August 29, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.