Nichols
Nichols is an earth dam located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nichols
The primary purpose of Nichols is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America (private). It impounds the Tr-pennington Cr near Tishomingo.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/24/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Tishomingo |
| River/Stream | Tr-pennington Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.29662, -96.70829 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02197 |
| Federal ID | OK02197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |