Whiteledge No. 2
Key Takeaway
Whiteledge No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,014 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00013 |
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
WHITLEDGE FAMILY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whiteledge No. 2?
Whiteledge No. 2 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 Whiteledge No. 2?
Whiteledge No. 2 is owned by WHITLEDGE FAMILY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whiteledge No. 2 built?
Whiteledge No. 2 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Whiteledge No. 2?
Whiteledge No. 2 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 Whiteledge No. 2?
Whiteledge No. 2 has a dam height of 25 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 Whiteledge No. 2 last inspected?
Whiteledge No. 2 was last inspected on November 30, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.