Oren No 1
Oren No 1 is an earth dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oren No 1
The primary purpose of Oren No 1 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 Mary Oren (private). It impounds the Tr-north Elm Creek near Granite.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 11/30/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Beckham |
| Nearest City | Granite |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.14377, -99.96169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,984 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MARY OREN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21342 |
| Federal ID | OK21342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |