American Fidelity
American Fidelity is an earth dam located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About American Fidelity
The primary purpose of American Fidelity 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 American Fidelity (private). It impounds the Tr-deep Fork Riv near Oklahoma City.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Nearest City | Oklahoma City |
| River/Stream | Tr-deep Fork Riv |
| Coordinates | 35.55843, -97.50783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,730 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | AMERICAN FIDELITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02422 |
| Federal ID | OK02422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |