Ymca Camp Classen No.1
Ymca Camp Classen No.1 is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ymca Camp Classen No.1
The primary purpose of Ymca Camp Classen No.1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ymca Of Greater Okc (private). It impounds the Lick Cr near Dougherty.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Dougherty |
| River/Stream | Lick Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.46126, -97.15209 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 8,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | YMCA OF GREATER OKC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10229 |
| Federal ID | OK10229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |