Leonard-werner
Leonard-werner is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Leonard-werner
The primary purpose of Leonard-werner is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by David E & Brenda Wingo (private). It impounds the Tr.little River near Bilby.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 08/09/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Bilby |
| River/Stream | Tr.little River |
| Coordinates | 34.99948, -96.40049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,092 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DAVID E & BRENDA WINGO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13145 |
| Federal ID | OK13145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |