Veterans Dam
Key Takeaway
Veterans Dam is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 93.1% in OK) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1990 |
| NID ID | OK21119 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Veterans Dam?
Veterans Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Veterans Dam?
Veterans Dam is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Veterans Dam built?
Veterans Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Veterans Dam?
Veterans Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Veterans Dam?
Veterans Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Veterans Dam last inspected?
Veterans Dam was last inspected on July 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.