Christensen is a privately owned dam located in Hydro, Oklahoma, with its primary regulatory agency being the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
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The dam, completed in 1984, is classified as an earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a length of 400 feet. It serves a variety of purposes, with a normal storage capacity of 34 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1814 cubic feet per second.
The dam is situated on TR-Little Deer Creek in Custer County, Oklahoma, within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It has a controlled spillway type with one valve outlet gate and a low hazard potential. Although the dam is in good condition and has a very high risk assessment rating, it has not been rated for its current condition. The last inspection took place in July 2011, with regular inspections scheduled every five years.
Overall, Christensen Dam is an essential water resource structure in Oklahoma, providing flood control, irrigation, and water supply benefits to the region. Its strategic location and design make it a vital component of the local water management system, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding communities in times of heavy rainfall and flooding events.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE DEER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
179 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |