Wentz
Wentz is an earth dam located in Kay County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wentz
Wentz is a dam in Kay, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Scott L. Brown (private). It impounds the Tr Duck Creek near Duck Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 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 05/17/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Nearest City | Duck Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.89128, -97.20725 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,860 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SCOTT L. BROWN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10439 |
| Federal ID | OK10439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |