Sims No 2
Key Takeaway
Sims No 2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,860 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21361 |
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
GREG & BRAD W WEGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sims No 2?
Sims No 2 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 Sims No 2?
Sims No 2 is owned by GREG & BRAD W WEGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sims No 2 built?
Sims No 2 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Sims No 2?
Sims No 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sims No 2?
Sims No 2 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 Sims No 2 last inspected?
Sims No 2 was last inspected on August 14, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.