Ten Acre
Key Takeaway
Ten Acre is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12205 |
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 CHOCTAW
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ten Acre?
Ten Acre 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 Ten Acre?
Ten Acre is owned by CITY OF CHOCTAW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ten Acre built?
Ten Acre was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Ten Acre?
Ten Acre serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ten Acre?
Ten Acre has a dam height of 18 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 Ten Acre last inspected?
Ten Acre was last inspected on May 20, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.