Turiff R.
Turiff R. is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Turiff R.
Turiff R. is a dam in Creek, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Terry & Jamie Altom (private). It impounds the Little Salt Creek near Mannford.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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 08/26/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Mannford |
| River/Stream | Little Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.03570, -96.38392 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TERRY & JAMIE ALTOM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12641 |
| Federal ID | OK12641 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |