Pauls Valley
Pauls Valley is an earth dam located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pauls Valley
The primary purpose of Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley City (local government). It impounds the Washington Cr near Wynnewood.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 750 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 12/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garvin |
| Nearest City | Wynnewood |
| River/Stream | Washington Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.76866, -97.20451 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAULS VALLEY CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02601 |
| Federal ID | OK02601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |