Russell Dam
Key Takeaway
Russell Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21970 |
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
THOMAS V. & JULIE RUSSELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Russell Dam?
Russell Dam 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 Russell Dam?
Russell Dam is owned by THOMAS V. & JULIE RUSSELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Russell Dam built?
Russell Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Russell Dam?
Russell Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Russell Dam?
Russell Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Russell Dam last inspected?
Russell Dam was last inspected on August 8, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.