Sells Marvin
Key Takeaway
Sells Marvin 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 | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 523 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,069 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13139 |
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
STEPHEN L & PATRICIA A RITTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sells Marvin?
Sells Marvin 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 Sells Marvin?
Sells Marvin is owned by STEPHEN L & PATRICIA A RITTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sells Marvin built?
Sells Marvin 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 Sells Marvin?
Sells Marvin 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 Sells Marvin?
Sells Marvin 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 Sells Marvin last inspected?
Sells Marvin was last inspected on August 9, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.