Dustin is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 1,820 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dustin
The primary purpose of Dustin is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town of Dustin (local government). It impounds the Tr-fish Creek near Thewatle.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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 11/09/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Thewatle |
| River/Stream | Tr-fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26725, -96.01592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,222 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Dustin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10224 |
| Federal ID | OK10224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |