Garner Lake
Key Takeaway
Garner Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 453 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00039 |
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
CHARLES & PEGGY ANN MITCHELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garner Lake?
Garner 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 Garner Lake?
Garner Lake is owned by CHARLES & PEGGY ANN MITCHELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garner Lake built?
Garner Lake was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Garner Lake?
Garner Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Garner Lake?
Garner Lake has a dam height of 19 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 Garner Lake last inspected?
Garner Lake was last inspected on October 29, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.