Dennis Foster
Dennis Foster is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dennis Foster
Dennis Foster is a dam in Cleveland, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Dennis & Cynthia Foster (private). It impounds the Canadian near Oklahoma City.
The dam stands 37 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 106 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Oklahoma City |
| River/Stream | Canadian |
| Coordinates | 35.34153, -97.64919 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 106 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DENNIS & CYNTHIA FOSTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22239 |
| Federal ID | OK22239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |