Xit No.8
Key Takeaway
Xit No.8 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 427 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00129 |
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
RAYMOND & JOHN C ADAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Xit No.8?
Xit No.8 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 Xit No.8?
Xit No.8 is owned by RAYMOND & JOHN C ADAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Xit No.8 built?
Xit No.8 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Xit No.8?
Xit No.8 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Xit No.8?
Xit No.8 has a dam height of 20 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 Xit No.8 last inspected?
Xit No.8 was last inspected on July 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.