Dennis Pond 1 is a dam located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Dennis Pond 1
The primary purpose of Dennis Pond 1 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 Dr. Bruce Dennis (public utility). It impounds the Walnut near Fittstown.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Nearest City | Fittstown |
| River/Stream | Walnut |
| Coordinates | 34.62635, -96.66125 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dr. Bruce Dennis |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30457 |
| Federal ID | OK30457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |