Selman No.29
Key Takeaway
Selman No.29 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 491 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13256 |
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
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Selman No.29?
Selman No.29 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 Selman No.29?
Selman No.29 is owned by DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Selman No.29 built?
Selman No.29 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Selman No.29?
Selman No.29 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 Selman No.29?
Selman No.29 has a dam height of 28 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 Selman No.29 last inspected?
Selman No.29 was last inspected on August 16, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.