Burts
Burts is an earth dam located in Tillman County, Oklahoma, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burts
The primary purpose of Burts is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pamela Treadwell (private). It impounds the Suttle Creek near Us Hwy 183 Bridge.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, 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 11/29/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tillman |
| Nearest City | Us Hwy 183 Bridge |
| River/Stream | Suttle Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.40872, -99.04104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,364 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PAMELA TREADWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21247 |
| Federal ID | OK21247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |