Chickasaw Lake
Key Takeaway
Chickasaw Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 72.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,560 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10482 |
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
CHICKASAW CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chickasaw Lake?
Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake?
Chickasaw Lake is owned by CHICKASAW CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chickasaw Lake built?
Chickasaw Lake was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 Chickasaw Lake?
Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake?
Chickasaw Lake has a dam height of 35 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 Chickasaw Lake last inspected?
Chickasaw Lake was last inspected on April 16, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.