Young Glen

SKULL CREEK· Creek, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Young Glen 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 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge4,600 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK12708

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 29, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GLEN O YOUNG & JOHN MARK YOUNG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Young Glen?

Young Glen 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 Young Glen?

Young Glen is owned by GLEN O YOUNG & JOHN MARK YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Young Glen built?

Young Glen 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 Young Glen?

Young Glen 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 Young Glen?

Young Glen has a dam height of 28 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 Young Glen last inspected?

Young Glen was last inspected on August 29, 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.