Whitehead Ee

TR-POLECAT CR· Creek, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Whitehead Ee is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK12651

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 26, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CLARA LEE SHAWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Whitehead Ee?

Whitehead Ee 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 Whitehead Ee?

Whitehead Ee is owned by CLARA LEE SHAWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Whitehead Ee built?

Whitehead Ee was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Whitehead Ee?

Whitehead Ee serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Whitehead Ee?

Whitehead Ee 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 Whitehead Ee last inspected?

Whitehead Ee was last inspected on August 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.