Ernst
Ernst is an earth dam located in Custer County, Oklahoma, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ernst
Ernst is a dam in Custer, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Lloyd L Ernst (private). It impounds the Tr-deer Cr near Hydro.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Hydro |
| River/Stream | Tr-deer Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.79827, -98.94676 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LLOYD L ERNST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21065 |
| Federal ID | OK21065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |