Bob Karlin is an earth dam located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall, taller than 78% 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 Bob Karlin
The primary purpose of Bob Karlin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bob Karlin (private). It impounds the Deer Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 253 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 09/13/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Caddo |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54008, -98.47086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 253 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 363 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bob Karlin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22247 |
| Federal ID | OK22247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |