Adams #6
Adams #6 is an earth dam located in Woods County, Oklahoma, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Adams #6
Adams #6 is a dam in Woods, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Walter Adams (private). It impounds the Yellowstone Creek near Freedom.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Woods |
| Nearest City | Freedom |
| River/Stream | Yellowstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.96020, -98.95468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WALTER ADAMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK83935 |
| Federal ID | OK83935 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |