Young James M
Young James M is an earth dam located in Harper County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Young James M
Young James M is a dam in Harper, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by James W Young (private). It impounds the Tr-gilbert Creek near Freedom.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 08/16/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harper |
| Nearest City | Freedom |
| River/Stream | Tr-gilbert Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.70829, -99.36878 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JAMES W YOUNG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20690 |
| Federal ID | OK20690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |