Edwards
Edwards is an earth dam located in Major County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edwards
The primary purpose of Edwards is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Betty Cottom Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek near Ortenta.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 08/07/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Major |
| Nearest City | Ortenta |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.32804, -98.56169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,162 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BETTY COTTOM FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10470 |
| Federal ID | OK10470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |