Acker Eric
Acker Eric is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Acker Eric
The primary purpose of Acker Eric 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 Stafford Family Lp (private). It impounds the Tr-wewoka Cr near Wetumka.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 08/09/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Wetumka |
| River/Stream | Tr-wewoka Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.20483, -96.43732 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STAFFORD FAMILY LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13122 |
| Federal ID | OK13122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |