Newkirk
Newkirk is an earth dam located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newkirk
Newkirk is a dam in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Choctaw County Land & Cattle Llc (private). It impounds the Ross Branch near St.james Church.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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 04/21/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Choctaw |
| Nearest City | St.james Church |
| River/Stream | Ross Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.12318, -95.89157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,604 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CHOCTAW COUNTY LAND & CATTLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10056 |
| Federal ID | OK10056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |