W. H. King
Key Takeaway
W. H. King is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 0.5% in OK) |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12844 |
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
EUGENIA MCCLELLAN FAMILY TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of W. H. King?
W. H. King 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 W. H. King?
W. H. King is owned by EUGENIA MCCLELLAN FAMILY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was W. H. King built?
W. H. King was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 W. H. King?
W. H. King 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 W. H. King?
W. H. King has a dam height of 12 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.