Cales C
Cales C is an earth dam located in Kay County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cales C
The primary purpose of Cales C 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 Naomi R Cales (private). It impounds the Tr-kaw Lake near Kaw City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 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 05/17/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kay |
| Nearest City | Kaw City |
| River/Stream | Tr-kaw Lake |
| Coordinates | 36.82866, -96.84597 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 744 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NAOMI R CALES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13101 |
| Federal ID | OK13101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |