Broadwater John R.
Broadwater John R. is an earth dam located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Broadwater John R.
Broadwater John R. is a dam in Le Flore, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by John R Broadwater Insurance Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-caston Cr.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 103 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 12/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| River/Stream | Tr-caston Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.95491, -94.76156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 103 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 862 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | JOHN R BROADWATER INSURANCE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21603 |
| Federal ID | OK21603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |