Drake H
Drake H is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Drake H
Drake H is a dam in Murray, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Chickasaw Nation (private). It impounds the Tr-chigley Sandy Creek near Davis.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 10/01/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Davis |
| River/Stream | Tr-chigley Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.57006, -97.10065 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CHICKASAW NATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10083 |
| Federal ID | OK10083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |