Zajic's East
Key Takeaway
Zajic's East is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,013 cfs |
| NID ID | OK30537 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROBERT ZAJIC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Zajic's East?
Zajic's East is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Zajic's East?
Zajic's East is owned by ROBERT ZAJIC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Zajic's East?
Zajic's East serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Zajic's East?
Zajic's East has a dam height of 19 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 Zajic's East last inspected?
Zajic's East was last inspected on July 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.