Norman Dam, Oklahoma, USA

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Quick Facts About Norman Dam

Location: Cleveland, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35.2211, -97.2192
River: Little River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1964
Dam Height: 144 ft (44 m)
Dam Length: 7,260 ft (2,213 m)
Dam Capacity: 367,467 acre-ft (453,263 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

Norman Dam Map

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Norman Dam Information

Norman Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 24 miles from Harlo, Cleveland, Oklahoma.

The dam, which is on the Little River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1964 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Norman Dam Structure

The Norman Dam is approximately 7,260 feet (2,213 m) long, 144 feet (44 m) high and has a structural volume of 3,080,000 cubic yards (2,354,829 cubic metres).

Norman Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 119,600 acre-ft (147,524 Ml) and maximum capacity of 367,467 acre-ft (453,263 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 6,070 acres (2,456 ha) and the total catchment area is 256 square miles (663 square kilometres).

Norman Dam Spillway

The dam has a 71 feet (22 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 2840 cubic feet per second (80 cubic metres per second).

Norman Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Norman Dam
Cleveland, Oklahoma
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 144 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 7,260 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 367,467 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 256 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Norman Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Norman Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:45
Sunrise 06:13
Sunset 20:44
Temperature (°F) 77
Feels Like (°F) 78
Cloud Coverage (%) 70
Pressure (inHg) 1013
Humidity (%) 88
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Norman Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 73 84 77 1015 91 26 35 N 100 39 heavy intensity rain
Sun 67 81 78 1015 86 21 36 E 100 26 heavy intensity rain
Mon 70 91 96 1012 64 16 36 S 34 0 light rain
Tue 74 89 95 1008 67 24 44 S 0 - clear sky
Wed 75 89 92 1009 65 24 47 S 100 2 light rain
Thu 71 90 93 1017 57 10 19 WSW 100 1 light rain
Fri 71 89 91 1017 56 15 33 SSW 0 - clear sky
Sat 71 88 91 1016 57 19 32 SSW 0 - clear sky

Norman Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Norman Dam?

Norman Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Norman Dam?

Norman Dam is in Cleveland County.

How high is the Norman Dam?

Norman Dam is 144 feet high.

How long is the Norman Dam?

Norman Dam is 7,260 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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