Fletcher V is an earth dam located in Custer County, Oklahoma, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 220 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Fletcher V
Fletcher V is a dam in Custer, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Marva Jean Dupree & Curtis D Walker (private). It impounds the West Barnitz Creek near Clinton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, 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.
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 06/14/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | West Barnitz Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62200, -99.14189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Marva Jean Dupree & Curtis D Walker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21064 |
| Federal ID | OK21064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |