University of Okla is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About University of Okla
The primary purpose of University of Okla is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by University of Oklahoma (state). It impounds the Bishop Cr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 07/17/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cleveland |
| River/Stream | Bishop Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.18527, -97.42908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | University of Oklahoma |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21994 |
| Federal ID | OK21994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |