Ymca Camp Classen No. 2
Key Takeaway
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 8,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10228 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
YMCA OF GREATER OKC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ymca Camp Classen No. 2?
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ymca Camp Classen No. 2?
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 is owned by YMCA OF GREATER OKC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 built?
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Ymca Camp Classen No. 2?
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 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 Ymca Camp Classen No. 2?
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 has a dam height of 40 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 Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 last inspected?
Ymca Camp Classen No. 2 was last inspected on January 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.