Oklahoma Gas & Electric, located in Seminole, Oklahoma, is a public utility company that operates a dam on the TR-Jumper Creek.
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The dam, completed in 1968, is an Earth-type structure standing at 35 feet high and 1080 feet long, with a storage capacity of 217 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the risk assessment for Oklahoma Gas & Electric's dam indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and no specific risk management measures listed. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in December 2010, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The spillway of the dam is of the controlled type with a width of 1 foot, and it has one valve outlet gate.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure and management of dams in Oklahoma may find Oklahoma Gas & Electric's dam an intriguing case study. With its unique design features, location, and risk assessment data, it presents a valuable opportunity for further research and analysis in the field of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-JUMPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
217 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |