Oknoname 051059 is an earth dam located in Grady County, Oklahoma, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 410 ft long, taller than 68% 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 051059
Oknoname 051059 is a dam in Grady, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Steve E Nunley (private). It impounds the Tr-little Beaver Creek near Marlow.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 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 08/30/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Grady |
| Nearest City | Marlow |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.70410, -98.03340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 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 | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Steve E Nunley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12930 |
| Federal ID | OK12930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |