Oknoname 047001
Oknoname 047001 is an earth dam located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 047001
The primary purpose of Oknoname 047001 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 Michael T & Erma Louise Mcgee (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Cr near Hennessey.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 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 12/14/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Nearest City | Hennessey |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.16693, -97.94976 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MICHAEL T & ERMA LOUISE MCGEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13228 |
| Federal ID | OK13228 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |