Cartwright Dam
Cartwright Dam is an earth dam located in Custer County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cartwright Dam
Cartwright Dam is a dam in Custer, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Kay Burtis Etal (private). It impounds the Tri. To Deer Creek near Hydro.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/08/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Hydro |
| River/Stream | Tri. To Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.49334, -98.62339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | KAY BURTIS ETAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02517 |
| Federal ID | OK02517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |