Tydol is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 730 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Tydol
The primary purpose of Tydol is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Discover Resources II LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-tiger Cr near Drumright.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 540 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 08/30/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Drumright |
| River/Stream | Tr-tiger Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.96640, -96.59707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 7,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Discover Resources II LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12713 |
| Federal ID | OK12713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |