Oknoname 037020 is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 460 ft long, taller than 80% 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 037020
The primary purpose of Oknoname 037020 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edwin R & Phoebe Lynn Jackson (private). It impounds the Little Polecat Creek near Kellyville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 08/26/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Kellyville |
| River/Stream | Little Polecat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.97121, -96.24835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edwin R & Phoebe Lynn Jackson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12654 |
| Federal ID | OK12654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |