Hamilton West Dam is a dam located in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 725 ft long, 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 Hamilton West Dam
The primary purpose of Hamilton West Dam 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 Daniel L & Sonja Hamilton (private). It impounds the Sandy Creek near Coleman.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.23485, -96.49027 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Daniel L & Sonja Hamilton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30257 |
| Federal ID | OK30257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |