Blackwell
Blackwell is a buttress dam located in Kay County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blackwell
The primary purpose of Blackwell 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 Blackwell (local government). It impounds the Chickaskia River near Blackwell.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 05/17/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Nearest City | Blackwell |
| River/Stream | Chickaskia River |
| Coordinates | 36.94934, -97.39501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BLACKWELL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10438 |
| Federal ID | OK10438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |