Webb Dam
Key Takeaway
Webb Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21554 |
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
BOB & BARBARA COUNTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Webb Dam?
Webb Dam 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 Webb Dam?
Webb Dam is owned by BOB & BARBARA COUNTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Webb Dam built?
Webb Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Webb Dam?
Webb Dam 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 Webb Dam?
Webb Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Webb Dam last inspected?
Webb Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.