Talawanda No. 1
Key Takeaway
Talawanda No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Max Discharge | 10,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01341 |
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
City of Mcalester
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Talawanda No. 1?
Talawanda 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 Talawanda No. 1?
Talawanda No. 1 is owned by City of Mcalester (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Talawanda No. 1 built?
Talawanda No. 1 was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Talawanda No. 1?
Talawanda No. 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Talawanda No. 1?
Talawanda No. 1 has a dam height of 38 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 Talawanda No. 1 last inspected?
Talawanda No. 1 was last inspected on May 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.