Avard City Lake

UNNAMED TRIB EAGLE CHIEF· Woods, Oklahoma· Built 1999· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Avard City Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK)
Dam Length670 ft
Max Storage333 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge304 cfs
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)
NID IDOK30205

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TOWN OF AVARD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Avard City Lake?

Avard 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 Avard City Lake?

Avard City Lake is owned by TOWN OF AVARD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Avard City Lake built?

Avard City Lake was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Avard City Lake?

Avard 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 Avard City Lake?

Avard City Lake has a dam height of 18 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.