Oknoname 031035, located in Pleasant Valley, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam with a stone core standing at 22 feet high and a length of 390 feet.
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Completed in 1942, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1380 cubic feet per second. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2005.
Despite its low hazard potential, Oknoname 031035 is considered to have a very high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and there is no emergency action plan in place. The structure features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a surface area of 2 acres. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have associated structures, its risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified in the available data.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the Comanche, Oklahoma area may find Oknoname 031035 to be an intriguing subject of study due to its unique design and risk assessment profile. With its historical significance dating back to the 1940s and its location on the TR-DRY BEAVER CR river system, this dam presents an opportunity for further research and analysis in the realm of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1942 |
Dam Length |
390 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY BEAVER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |