Warner Buddy
Key Takeaway
Warner Buddy is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 190 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21601 |
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
GARY E KLUSMEYER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Warner Buddy?
Warner Buddy 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 Warner Buddy?
Warner Buddy is owned by GARY E KLUSMEYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Warner Buddy built?
Warner Buddy was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Warner Buddy?
Warner Buddy 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 Warner Buddy?
Warner Buddy 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 Warner Buddy last inspected?
Warner Buddy was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.