Boynton
Boynton is an earth dam located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boynton
The primary purpose of Boynton is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Boynton Public Works Authority (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Cloud Creek near Boynton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 03/04/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Nearest City | Boynton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cloud Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.67251, -95.64371 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,610 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOYNTON PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20974 |
| Federal ID | OK20974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |