White Cletus
White Cletus is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About White Cletus
The primary purpose of White Cletus is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary And Teri White (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek near Bethel.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 811 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 08/03/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Nearest City | Bethel |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.74048, -98.12829 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 811 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,610 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARY AND TERI WHITE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13235 |
| Federal ID | OK13235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |