Ochelata
Ochelata is an earth dam located in Washington County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ochelata
The primary purpose of Ochelata 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 Ochelata Sportman Club C/o Ron Ennis (local government). It impounds the Tr Caney River near Ochelata.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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 04/19/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Ochelata |
| River/Stream | Tr Caney River |
| Coordinates | 36.61548, -95.96757 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OCHELATA SPORTMAN CLUB C/O RON ENNIS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10458 |
| Federal ID | OK10458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |