Lake Basil
Key Takeaway
Lake Basil is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 70.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Max Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30186 |
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
HAUANI CREEK RANCH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Basil?
Lake Basil 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 Lake Basil?
Lake Basil is owned by HAUANI CREEK RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Basil built?
Lake Basil was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Lake Basil?
Lake Basil 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 Lake Basil?
Lake Basil has a dam height of 34 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.