Oknoname 059061 is an earth dam located in Harper County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 670 ft long, taller than 55% 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 059061
Oknoname 059061 is a dam in Harper, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Dorothy Sue Hoffman (private). It impounds the Tr-buffalo Cr near Salt Springs.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 08/07/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harper |
| Nearest City | Salt Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr-buffalo Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.76286, -99.34343 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dorothy Sue Hoffman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12612 |
| Federal ID | OK12612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |