Granada Lake

TR-N. CANADIAN RIV· Pottawatomie, Oklahoma· Built 1976· Earth· 16 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Granada Lake is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK)
Dam Length796 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,254 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOK13214

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 31, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GRANADA LAKE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Granada Lake?

Granada Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Granada Lake?

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

When was Granada Lake built?

Granada Lake was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Granada Lake?

Granada Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Granada Lake?

Granada Lake has a dam height of 16 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 Granada Lake last inspected?

Granada Lake was last inspected on August 31, 2022. 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.