Chickasha Holding Pond
Chickasha Holding Pond is an earth dam located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chickasha Holding Pond
The primary purpose of Chickasha Holding Pond 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 City Of Chickasha (local government).
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 11/07/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| Coordinates | 35.11061, -98.24315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CHICKASHA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30200 |
| Federal ID | OK30200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |