Oknoname 033007
Oknoname 033007 is an earth dam located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oknoname 033007
The primary purpose of Oknoname 033007 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by John Anderson (private). It impounds the Tr East Cache Creek near Walters.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 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 09/08/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cotton |
| Nearest City | Walters |
| River/Stream | Tr East Cache Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.42306, -98.29133 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,611 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JOHN ANDERSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21257 |
| Federal ID | OK21257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |