Young James M

TR-GILBERT CREEK· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Young James M is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 24% in OK)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge390 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK20690

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 16, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JAMES W YOUNG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Young James M?

Young James M 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 James M?

Young James M is owned by JAMES W YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Young James M built?

Young James M was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 James M?

Young James M serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Young James M?

Young James M has a dam height of 23 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 James M last inspected?

Young James M was last inspected on August 16, 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.