Olsen Chas L
Olsen Chas L is an earth dam located in Kay County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Olsen Chas L
Olsen Chas L is a dam in Kay, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Olsen Ranch Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Myers Cr near Hardy.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 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 05/17/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Nearest City | Hardy |
| River/Stream | Myers Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.99589, -96.75856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | OLSEN RANCH PROPERTIES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13106 |
| Federal ID | OK13106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |