Clear Creek Lake
Key Takeaway
Clear Creek Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 94.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 13.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 722 acres |
| Max Discharge | 17,950 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10736 |
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 DUNCAN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek Lake?
Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek Lake?
Clear Creek Lake is owned by CITY OF DUNCAN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clear Creek Lake built?
Clear Creek Lake was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Clear Creek Lake?
Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek Lake?
Clear Creek Lake has a dam height of 50 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 Clear Creek Lake last inspected?
Clear Creek Lake was last inspected on August 31, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.