Youth

TR-COAL CREEK· Pittsburg, Oklahoma· Built 1930· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Youth is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length255 ft
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Normal Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Max Discharge19,375 cfs
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDOK10431

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: May 31, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

City of Mcalester

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Youth?

Youth 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 Youth?

Youth is owned by City of Mcalester (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Youth built?

Youth was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Youth?

Youth 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 Youth?

Youth has a dam height of 25 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 Youth last inspected?

Youth was last inspected on May 31, 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.