Helloms
Helloms is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Helloms
The primary purpose of Helloms 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 Boyd Freeman (private). It impounds the Sand Creek near Kremlin.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Kremlin |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.48074, -97.89519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BOYD FREEMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13225 |
| Federal ID | OK13225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |