Alvin R & Leigh R

Alvin R & Leigh R is an earth dam located in Canadian County, Oklahoma, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Alvin R & Leigh R

The primary purpose of Alvin R & Leigh R 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 Dale S Bogle Trust (private). It impounds the Tr Canadian River.

The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 08/23/2010. That was over 15 years ago.

At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyCanadian
River/StreamTr Canadian River
Coordinates35.47729, -98.29285

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDALE S BOGLE TRUST
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/23/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOK21981
Federal IDOK21981
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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