Oknoname 149029
Oknoname 149029 is an earth dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 149029
The primary purpose of Oknoname 149029 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 Ralph Cunningham (private). It impounds the Tr-rocky Cr near Cloud Chief.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Washita |
| Nearest City | Cloud Chief |
| River/Stream | Tr-rocky Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.20274, -99.02634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,116 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RALPH CUNNINGHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21319 |
| Federal ID | OK21319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |