Paden No 1
Paden No 1 is an earth dam located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paden No 1
The primary purpose of Paden No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carol A & David L Rauch (private). It impounds the Tr-hilliby Creek near Micawber.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 05/23/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Nearest City | Micawber |
| River/Stream | Tr-hilliby Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.50041, -96.53586 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CAROL A & DAVID L RAUCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10073 |
| Federal ID | OK10073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |