Veterans Dam
Veterans Dam is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Veterans Dam
The primary purpose of Veterans Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Nps (federal). It impounds the Rock Creek near Sulphur, Ok.
The dam stands 48 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2019.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Sulphur, Ok |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.49034, -96.98669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21119 |
| Federal ID | OK21119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |