Whitledge No 1
Key Takeaway
Whitledge No 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,208 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21338 |
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
ARNOLD L & KAROLYN CRUZE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Whitledge No 1?
Whitledge 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 Whitledge No 1?
Whitledge No 1 is owned by ARNOLD L & KAROLYN CRUZE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitledge No 1 built?
Whitledge No 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Whitledge No 1?
Whitledge No 1 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 Whitledge No 1?
Whitledge No 1 has a dam height of 18 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 Whitledge No 1 last inspected?
Whitledge No 1 was last inspected on November 30, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.