Hominy
Hominy is an earth dam located in Osage County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hominy
The primary purpose of Hominy is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jade Investments Llc (private). It impounds the Penn Creek near Hominy.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 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 11/26/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | Hominy |
| River/Stream | Penn Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.42815, -96.46644 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JADE INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13046 |
| Federal ID | OK13046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |