Young Glen
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 Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12708 |
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
GLEN O YOUNG & JOHN MARK YOUNG
Private
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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.