Krebs
Krebs is an earth dam located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Krebs
The primary purpose of Krebs 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 City Of Krebs (local government). It impounds the Tr-mud Cr near Richville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Nearest City | Richville |
| River/Stream | Tr-mud Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.96615, -95.69998 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 46,035 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF KREBS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10432 |
| Federal ID | OK10432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |