Whiteledge No. 2
Whiteledge No. 2 is an earth dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whiteledge No. 2
The primary purpose of Whiteledge No. 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Whitledge Family Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-indian Creek near Carter.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Beckham |
| Nearest City | Carter |
| River/Stream | Tr-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26847, -99.54381 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,014 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WHITLEDGE FAMILY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00013 |
| Federal ID | OK00013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |