Terra - Belle Starr Lake
Key Takeaway
Terra - Belle Starr Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 823 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,248 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20723 |
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
BELLE STARR RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Terra - Belle Starr Lake?
Terra - Belle Starr Lake 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 Terra - Belle Starr Lake?
Terra - Belle Starr Lake is owned by BELLE STARR RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Terra - Belle Starr Lake built?
Terra - Belle Starr Lake was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Terra - Belle Starr Lake?
Terra - Belle Starr Lake 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 Terra - Belle Starr Lake?
Terra - Belle Starr Lake 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 Terra - Belle Starr Lake last inspected?
Terra - Belle Starr Lake was last inspected on December 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.