Samuel C Davis

WINTER CREEK· Grady, Oklahoma· Built 1994· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Samuel C Davis is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Drainage Area80 sq mi
Max Discharge207 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDOK22253

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 30, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

EDWARD ALLEN & SAMUEL C DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Samuel C Davis?

Samuel C Davis 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 Samuel C Davis?

Samuel C Davis is owned by EDWARD ALLEN & SAMUEL C DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Samuel C Davis built?

Samuel C Davis was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Samuel C Davis?

Samuel C Davis 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 Samuel C Davis?

Samuel C Davis has a dam height of 26 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 Samuel C Davis last inspected?

Samuel C Davis was last inspected on August 30, 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.