Russell Mike
Key Takeaway
Russell Mike is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13126 |
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 & JANIE DUTTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Russell Mike?
Russell Mike 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 Mike?
Russell Mike is owned by ROBERT & JANIE DUTTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Russell Mike built?
Russell Mike was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Mike?
Russell Mike 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 Mike?
Russell Mike has a dam height of 30 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 Mike last inspected?
Russell Mike was last inspected on August 9, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.