Kirkpatrick Lake
Key Takeaway
Kirkpatrick Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 65.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,216 ft |
| Max Storage | 541 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,345 cfs |
| NID ID | OK30575 |
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
Ronald Kirkpatrick
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kirkpatrick Lake?
Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick Lake?
Kirkpatrick Lake is owned by Ronald Kirkpatrick (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Kirkpatrick Lake?
Kirkpatrick Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kirkpatrick Lake?
Kirkpatrick Lake has a dam height of 32 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.