Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon
Key Takeaway
Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,088 ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30485 |
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
MURPHY BROWN LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon?
Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon 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 Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon?
Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon is owned by MURPHY BROWN LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon built?
Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon?
Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon?
Tumbleweed Primary Lagoon has a dam height of 25 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.