Guthrie Country Club Lake

SPRING CREEK· Logan, Oklahoma· Built 1913· Earth· 45 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

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 Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage890 acre-ft
Normal Storage612 acre-ft
Surface Area97 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge5,645 cfs
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)
NID IDOK02117

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: December 13, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CITY OF GUTHRIE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.