Cedar Lake

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO DAVE BLUE CREEK· Cleveland, Oklahoma· Built 2016· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Cedar Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK)
Dam Length300 ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge28 cfs
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDOK30490

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

CEDAR LAKE ESTATES HOA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cedar Lake?

Cedar 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 Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake is owned by CEDAR LAKE ESTATES HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cedar Lake built?

Cedar Lake was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cedar Lake?

Cedar Lake has a dam height of 26 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.