Dahlgrin Lake

HELSEL CREEK· Cleveland, Oklahoma· Built 1953· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Dahlgrin Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 47.3% in OK)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Normal Storage222 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,520 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDOK13233

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
Last Inspection: August 23, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dahlgrin Lake?

Dahlgrin 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 Dahlgrin Lake?

Dahlgrin Lake is owned by DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dahlgrin Lake built?

Dahlgrin Lake was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Dahlgrin Lake?

Dahlgrin Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dahlgrin Lake?

Dahlgrin Lake has a dam height of 28 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 Dahlgrin Lake last inspected?

Dahlgrin Lake was last inspected on August 23, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.