Bokoshe
Bokoshe is an earth dam located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bokoshe
Bokoshe is a dam in Le Flore, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Town Of Bokoshe (local government). It impounds the Tr-buck Cr near Bokoshe.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 12/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| Nearest City | Bokoshe |
| River/Stream | Tr-buck Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.18335, -94.81163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TOWN OF BOKOSHE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21211 |
| Federal ID | OK21211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |