Robert L Parker is a privately owned earth dam located in Mayes, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Humidity
Completed in 1996, the dam has a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary of Flat Rock Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in the local water resource management, with a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Robert L Parker undergoes regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a very high risk level. The presence of a single valve outlet gate indicates a simple design for water release, with no associated locks or modification history reported.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Robert L Parker serves as a noteworthy example of a privately owned irrigation dam in Oklahoma. With its strategic location and hydraulic features, the dam contributes to the agricultural landscape of the region while also posing certain risk factors that warrant ongoing monitoring and management efforts. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Robert L Parker showcases the intersection of human intervention and natural resources in the context of water management.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNAMED TRIB. FLAT ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
240 |
Nid Storage |
320 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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