Salisbury Melvin is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Oklahoma, built in 1984. 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 Salisbury Melvin
Salisbury Melvin is a dam in Ellis, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Melvin and Vickie Salisbury (private). It impounds the Tr South Turkey Cr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 12/14/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Tr South Turkey Cr |
| Coordinates | 36.04191, -99.43882 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Melvin and Vickie Salisbury |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22027 |
| Federal ID | OK22027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |