Vandorn No.4
Key Takeaway
Vandorn No.4 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20892 |
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
JEFFREY HOWARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vandorn No.4?
Vandorn No.4 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 Vandorn No.4?
Vandorn No.4 is owned by JEFFREY HOWARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vandorn No.4 built?
Vandorn No.4 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Vandorn No.4?
Vandorn No.4 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 Vandorn No.4?
Vandorn No.4 has a dam height of 30 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 Vandorn No.4 last inspected?
Vandorn No.4 was last inspected on April 16, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.