Porum
Porum is an earth dam located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Porum
The primary purpose of Porum is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Porum (local government). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Creek near Briar Town.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/04/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Nearest City | Briar Town |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.35316, -95.26106 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF PORUM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20967 |
| Federal ID | OK20967 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |