Dresser
Dresser is an earth dam located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dresser
Dresser is a dam in Le Flore, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Martha B Lingenfelter (private). It impounds the Little Buzzard Creek near Whitesboro.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| Nearest City | Whitesboro |
| River/Stream | Little Buzzard Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74446, -95.03699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,690 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MARTHA B LINGENFELTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10426 |
| Federal ID | OK10426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |