Guthrie Country Club Lake
Key Takeaway
Guthrie Country Club Lake is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1913 and is 113 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 45 ft (taller than 90.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 890 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 612 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,645 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02117 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF GUTHRIE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Guthrie Country Club Lake?
Guthrie Country Club 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 Guthrie Country Club Lake?
Guthrie Country Club Lake is owned by CITY OF GUTHRIE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Guthrie Country Club Lake built?
Guthrie Country Club Lake was completed in 1913, making it 113 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 Guthrie Country Club Lake?
Guthrie Country Club Lake serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Guthrie Country Club Lake?
Guthrie Country Club Lake has a dam height of 45 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 Guthrie Country Club Lake last inspected?
Guthrie Country Club Lake was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.