Gaither
Gaither is an earth dam located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gaither
Gaither is a dam in Le Flore, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Kenneth & Robbie Gaither (private). It impounds the Tr-coal Cr near Howe.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. 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 03/22/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| Nearest City | Howe |
| River/Stream | Tr-coal Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.94558, -94.67680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,910 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | KENNETH & ROBBIE GAITHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10427 |
| Federal ID | OK10427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |