Peters Lynn
Peters Lynn is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Peters Lynn
Peters Lynn is a dam in Hughes, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by James R & Sandra Stafford (private). It impounds the Bird Cr near Bilby.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 186 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Bilby |
| River/Stream | Bird Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.02230, -96.39338 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 953 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JAMES R & SANDRA STAFFORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13141 |
| Federal ID | OK13141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |