Glimp Wh
Glimp Wh is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glimp Wh
The primary purpose of Glimp Wh is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Earl H Glimp (private). It impounds the Polecat Cr near Sunrise.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 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 08/30/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Sunrise |
| River/Stream | Polecat Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.96621, -96.52269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EARL H GLIMP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12714 |
| Federal ID | OK12714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |