Oknoname 037073
Oknoname 037073 is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 037073
The primary purpose of Oknoname 037073 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Glenn O Young C/o John Mark Young (private). It impounds the Skull Creek near Sapulpa.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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 08/29/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Sapulpa |
| River/Stream | Skull Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92843, -96.08305 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GLENN O YOUNG C/O JOHN MARK YOUNG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12709 |
| Federal ID | OK12709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |