Carpenter Francis D.
Carpenter Francis D. is an earth dam located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carpenter Francis D.
The primary purpose of Carpenter Francis D. 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 Francis Carpenter (private). It impounds the White Canyon near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 317 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 11/30/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | White Canyon |
| Coordinates | 35.51698, -98.42529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 317 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FRANCIS CARPENTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13165 |
| Federal ID | OK13165 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |