Oknoname 30135 is an earth dam located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 1,260 ft long. 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 Oknoname 30135
The primary purpose of Oknoname 30135 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Dennis & Rebecca Laxson (private). It impounds the Short Creek near Hartshorne.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 300 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/08/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pittsburg |
| Nearest City | Hartshorne |
| River/Stream | Short Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.77018, -95.63790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 300 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dennis & Rebecca Laxson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30135 |
| Federal ID | OK30135 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |