Weder No 1
Key Takeaway
Weder No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 697 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21362 |
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
JOHN WEDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Weder No 1?
Weder No 1 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 Weder No 1?
Weder No 1 is owned by JOHN WEDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Weder No 1 built?
Weder No 1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Weder No 1?
Weder No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Weder No 1?
Weder No 1 has a dam height of 26 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 Weder No 1 last inspected?
Weder No 1 was last inspected on May 6, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.