Oknoname 083001 is an earth dam located in Logan County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 620 ft long. 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 083001
The primary purpose of Oknoname 083001 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Susan Leigh Coatney Kimerer C/o Dr. Neil Kimerer (private). It impounds the Tr-bear Creek near Meridian.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 08/01/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Meridian |
| River/Stream | Tr-bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.81190, -97.33601 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Susan Leigh Coatney Kimerer C/o Dr. Neil Kimerer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12360 |
| Federal ID | OK12360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |