Oknoname 30178
Oknoname 30178 is an earth dam located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 30178
The primary purpose of Oknoname 30178 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 Frank Conkling (private). It impounds the South Canadian River near Hydro.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 176 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/16/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Blaine |
| Nearest City | Hydro |
| River/Stream | South Canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.57232, -98.62928 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FRANK CONKLING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30178 |
| Federal ID | OK30178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |