Oknoname 063007
Oknoname 063007 is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 063007
Oknoname 063007 is a dam in Hughes, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Vernon & Maxine Whitlow (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek near Atoka.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/08/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Atoka |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.79565, -96.23447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | VERNON & MAXINE WHITLOW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12507 |
| Federal ID | OK12507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |