Chapman Lake

TRIBUTARY TO BELL CREEK· Marshall, Oklahoma· 43 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Chapman Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 43 ft (taller than 88.8% in OK)
Dam Length325 ft
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage131 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,300 cfs
NID IDOK30455

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

BICE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chapman Lake?

Chapman 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 Chapman Lake?

Chapman Lake is owned by BICE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Chapman Lake?

Chapman 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 Chapman Lake?

Chapman Lake has a dam height of 43 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.