Selman No.9 is an earth dam located in Harper County, Oklahoma, built in 1961. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 382 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Selman No.9
Selman No.9 is a dam in Harper, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Bob Selman (private). It impounds the Buffalo Crk near Selman.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 382 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Harper |
| Nearest City | Selman |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Crk |
| Coordinates | 36.77670, -99.33830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,691 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bob Selman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK13254 |
| Federal ID | OK13254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |