Straub Myron
Straub Myron is an earth dam located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Straub Myron
Straub Myron is a dam in Kiowa, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Myron Straub (private). It impounds the Tr-elk Cr near Hobart.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 11/30/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kiowa |
| Nearest City | Hobart |
| River/Stream | Tr-elk Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.04524, -99.21567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MYRON STRAUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21514 |
| Federal ID | OK21514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |