Franklin R Smith
Franklin R Smith is an earth dam located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Franklin R Smith
The primary purpose of Franklin R Smith is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Holman Trust Llc (private). It impounds the Horsepen Creek near Vera.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 144 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 12/15/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tulsa |
| Nearest City | Vera |
| River/Stream | Horsepen Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.40546, -95.91100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 144 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 307 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOLMAN TRUST LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22235 |
| Federal ID | OK22235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |