Oknoname 111051 is an earth dam located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Oknoname 111051
The primary purpose of Oknoname 111051 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wanda Chrysler (private). It impounds the Tr-salt Creek near Weleetka.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 470 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 08/22/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okmulgee |
| Nearest City | Weleetka |
| River/Stream | Tr-salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.39274, -96.04775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wanda Chrysler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12313 |
| Federal ID | OK12313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |