Oknoname 037046 is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 320 ft long, taller than 86% 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 037046
The primary purpose of Oknoname 037046 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack D Sr & Shirley Woods (private). It impounds the Tr-polecat Creek near Kellyville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 08/29/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Kellyville |
| River/Stream | Tr-polecat Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92134, -96.28752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jack D Sr & Shirley Woods |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12681 |
| Federal ID | OK12681 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |