Walton Allen
Key Takeaway
Walton Allen 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 | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12907 |
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
RICHARD L ALLEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walton Allen?
Walton Allen 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 Walton Allen?
Walton Allen is owned by RICHARD L ALLEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Walton Allen built?
Walton Allen 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 Walton Allen?
Walton Allen 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 Walton Allen?
Walton Allen 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 Walton Allen last inspected?
Walton Allen was last inspected on August 31, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.