Xit No.8
Xit No.8 is an earth dam located in Beaver County, Oklahoma, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Xit No.8
The primary purpose of Xit No.8 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Raymond & John C Adams (private). It impounds the Tr-cimarron River near Edith.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 427 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 07/14/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Beaver |
| Nearest City | Edith |
| River/Stream | Tr-cimarron River |
| Coordinates | 36.94455, -100.41631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 427 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RAYMOND & JOHN C ADAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00129 |
| Federal ID | OK00129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |