Ardmore City Lake
Key Takeaway
Ardmore City Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10500 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF ARDMORE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ardmore City Lake?
Ardmore City Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ardmore City Lake?
Ardmore City Lake is owned by CITY OF ARDMORE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ardmore City Lake built?
Ardmore City Lake was completed in 1910, making it 116 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ardmore City Lake?
Ardmore City Lake serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ardmore City Lake?
Ardmore City Lake has a dam height of 40 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ardmore City Lake last inspected?
Ardmore City Lake was last inspected on June 23, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.