Talawanda No. 2
Talawanda No. 2 is a dam located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Talawanda No. 2
The primary purpose of Talawanda No. 2 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 Mcalester (local government). It impounds the Tr-coal Creek near Shady Grove.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 195 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7,781 acre-feet. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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 05/31/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Nearest City | Shady Grove |
| River/Stream | Tr-coal Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.99131, -95.79341 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,781 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,781 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Mcalester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK01340 |
| Federal ID | OK01340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |