Sequoyah Fuels
Sequoyah Fuels is an earth dam located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sequoyah Fuels
The primary purpose of Sequoyah Fuels is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sequoyah Fuels Corp (public utility). It impounds the Noname.
The dam stands 44 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 12/03/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| River/Stream | Noname |
| Coordinates | 35.49771, -95.08823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,604 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SEQUOYAH FUELS CORP |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22240 |
| Federal ID | OK22240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |