Tommy Shepard
Key Takeaway
Tommy Shepard is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 0.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,207 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 258 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83662 |
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
TOMMY SHEPARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tommy Shepard?
Tommy Shepard 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 Tommy Shepard?
Tommy Shepard is owned by TOMMY SHEPARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tommy Shepard built?
Tommy Shepard was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Tommy Shepard?
Tommy Shepard serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tommy Shepard?
Tommy Shepard has a dam height of 14 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.