Bomer
Bomer is an earth dam located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bomer
Bomer is a dam in Oklahoma, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by James Vails (private). It impounds the East Fork Wildhorse Creek near Luther.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 12/20/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Nearest City | Luther |
| River/Stream | East Fork Wildhorse Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.60546, -97.17036 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JAMES VAILS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02544 |
| Federal ID | OK02544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |