W. H. King
W. H. King is a dam located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W. H. King
W. H. King is a dam in Comanche, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Eugenia Mcclellan Family Trust (private). It impounds the Tri. To Pecan Creek near Faxon.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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.
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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Nearest City | Faxon |
| River/Stream | Tri. To Pecan Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.57643, -98.50063 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | EUGENIA MCCLELLAN FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12844 |
| Federal ID | OK12844 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |