Oknoname 047007
Oknoname 047007 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 047007
The primary purpose of Oknoname 047007 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 Norma Jean Falls Gilbert (private). It impounds the Ninemile Cr near Pond Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 12/14/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Pond Creek |
| River/Stream | Ninemile Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.49827, -97.92862 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NORMA JEAN FALLS GILBERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00666 |
| Federal ID | OK00666 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |