Kusch
Kusch is an earth dam located in Major County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kusch
Kusch is a dam in Major, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Erna Kusch (private). It impounds the Tr-gypsum Cr near Fairview.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Major |
| Nearest City | Fairview |
| River/Stream | Tr-gypsum Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.23474, -98.54068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 558 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ERNA KUSCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13193 |
| Federal ID | OK13193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |