Sprowles No 3
Key Takeaway
Sprowles No 3 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21024 |
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
FRANCES L SPROWLS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sprowles No 3?
Sprowles No 3 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 Sprowles No 3?
Sprowles No 3 is owned by FRANCES L SPROWLS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sprowles No 3 built?
Sprowles No 3 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Sprowles No 3?
Sprowles No 3 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 Sprowles No 3?
Sprowles No 3 has a dam height of 26 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 Sprowles No 3 last inspected?
Sprowles No 3 was last inspected on November 29, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.