Carr Margaret
Carr Margaret is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carr Margaret
Carr Margaret is a dam in Comanche, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Margaret Carr (private). It impounds the Tr-pecan Creek near Faxon.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 12/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Nearest City | Faxon |
| River/Stream | Tr-pecan Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.53826, -98.50403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MARGARET CARR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12846 |
| Federal ID | OK12846 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |