Nix Glen
Nix Glen is an earth dam located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nix Glen
Nix Glen is a dam in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by W Glen Nix (private). It impounds the Tr-opossum Cr near Tecumseh.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 388 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 05/20/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Nearest City | Tecumseh |
| River/Stream | Tr-opossum Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.12789, -96.95885 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 388 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,587 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | W GLEN NIX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13215 |
| Federal ID | OK13215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |