Lewis Burtschi
Lewis Burtschi is an earth dam located in Grady County, Oklahoma, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lewis Burtschi
The primary purpose of Lewis Burtschi is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oklahome Game & Fish Department (state). It impounds the East Bills Cr near Alex.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 12/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Alex |
| River/Stream | East Bills Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.96478, -98.06253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OKLAHOME GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10422 |
| Federal ID | OK10422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |