Davenport
Davenport is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davenport
The primary purpose of Davenport 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 Town Of Davenport (local government). It impounds the Tr-chuckaho Creek near Davenport.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 05/18/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Davenport |
| River/Stream | Tr-chuckaho Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68276, -96.75893 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF DAVENPORT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02154 |
| Federal ID | OK02154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |