Spores
Key Takeaway
Spores is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 19.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,456 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13221 |
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
DOUGLAS G & JACKIE R SPORES
Private
Nearby Dams
Oknoname 085004
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 23 ftStidham I
Pottawatomie, OK
Low Hazard 27 ftLondon Tom
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 25 ftSCS-Salt Creek Site-14
Pottawatomie, OK
High Hazard 25 ftSCS-Salt Creek Site-13
Pottawatomie, OK
High Hazard 28 ftSCS-Salt Creek Site-15
Pottawatomie, OK
High Hazard 24 ftDahlgrin Lake
Cleveland, OK
Low Hazard 28 ftGallup Ranch
McClain, OK
Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Spores?
Spores 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 Spores?
Spores is owned by DOUGLAS G & JACKIE R SPORES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spores built?
Spores was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Spores?
Spores 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 Spores?
Spores has a dam height of 22 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 Spores last inspected?
Spores was last inspected on February 5, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.