Enright Kenneth is a privately owned Earth dam located in Freedom, Oklahoma, specifically in Harper County.
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Completed in 1952 and designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam sits on TR-LODGE POLE CREEK and serves a variety of purposes, with a primary focus on water resource management. With a structural height of 20 feet and a length of 640 feet, Enright Kenneth has a storage capacity of 440 acre-feet and a spillway width of 2 feet to manage a maximum discharge of 900 cubic feet per second.
Maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Enright Kenneth poses a low hazard potential and has not been officially rated for its condition assessment. The dam is equipped with a valve-controlled outlet gate and undergoes inspections every 5 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Enright Kenneth is classified as very high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and efficacy of this key water resource infrastructure in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Enright Kenneth stands as a notable example of the intricate balance between water management, regulation, and environmental stewardship in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LODGE POLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
440 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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