Kemnitz George Jr is a privately owned earth dam located in Perry, Oklahoma, along the TR-COW CREEK river stream.
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Built in 1970, this dam stands at 16 feet high and stretches 590 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, it serves primarily for other purposes and has a spillway type of controlled with a width of 1 foot.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Kemnitz George Jr has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam meets state regulatory requirements for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as very high, indicating potential concerns that need to be addressed to ensure its safety and reliability for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Although Kemnitz George Jr is not federally owned or funded, it plays a crucial role in water management within the Noble County region. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently not available, highlighting the need for further assessment and potential updates to enhance its overall safety and resilience to climate-related challenges.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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27cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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459cfs |
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|
4cfs |
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66cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
464cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
488cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Perry Lake
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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