Speaks Gss No.1
Key Takeaway
Speaks Gss No.1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 70.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 590 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21129 |
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
JOHN DALE LINDSEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Speaks Gss No.1?
Speaks Gss No.1 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 Speaks Gss No.1?
Speaks Gss No.1 is owned by JOHN DALE LINDSEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Speaks Gss No.1 built?
Speaks Gss No.1 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Speaks Gss No.1?
Speaks Gss No.1 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 Speaks Gss No.1?
Speaks Gss No.1 has a dam height of 34 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 Speaks Gss No.1 last inspected?
Speaks Gss No.1 was last inspected on May 4, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.