West Kenneth
Key Takeaway
West Kenneth is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13131 |
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
ROBERT C CHILES & JIMMY NELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of West Kenneth?
West Kenneth 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 West Kenneth?
West Kenneth is owned by ROBERT C CHILES & JIMMY NELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Kenneth built?
West Kenneth was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 West Kenneth?
West Kenneth serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is West Kenneth?
West Kenneth has a dam height of 35 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 West Kenneth last inspected?
West Kenneth was last inspected on August 9, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.