Mckown
Mckown is an earth dam located in Carter County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mckown
Mckown is a dam in Carter, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Valero Refining Company (private). It impounds the Tr-sand Creek near Ardmore.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 06/23/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | Ardmore |
| River/Stream | Tr-sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.21138, -97.10250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | VALERO REFINING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10098 |
| Federal ID | OK10098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |