American Fidelity is a private dam located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, along the TR-Deep Fork River.
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Built in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 950 feet in length, serving primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. With a maximum storage capacity of 99.3 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 48.3 acre-feet, American Fidelity also boasts a spillway width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge of 1730 cubic feet per second.
The dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, but its condition assessment as of October 2021 is marked as satisfactory. Despite its risk level being categorized as very high, the dam's risk management measures and assessment details are currently unspecified. Furthermore, American Fidelity has one valve outlet gate and is subject to regular inspections, with the most recent one conducted in October 2021. Overall, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DEEP FORK RIV |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
99.3 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |