Fuchs S
Fuchs S is an earth dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fuchs S
The primary purpose of Fuchs S 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 David Jimmy Danny Keith Fuchs (private). It impounds the Tr-west Elk Creek near Elk City.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Elk City |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.41027, -99.48239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,014 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DAVID JIMMY DANNY KEITH FUCHS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21344 |
| Federal ID | OK21344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |