Pixie Wood Real Estate is a private property located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, near the TR-Eufaula Lake.
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The dam, constructed in 1960, stands at a height of 35 feet and serves a primary purpose other than flood control. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, this earth dam with stone core plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Pixie Wood Real Estate falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). The dam's structural integrity is regularly inspected, with the last inspection performed in June 2011. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 1925 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle potential overflow events efficiently.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Pixie Wood Real Estate an intriguing subject for study, given its unique location and design characteristics. As part of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam contributes to the overall water management system in the region, highlighting the importance of private entities in maintaining and regulating critical water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EUFAULA LAKE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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