Lake Frances

TURKEY CREEK· Marshall, Oklahoma· Built 2005· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Frances 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 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1,778 sq mi
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDOK30187

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 6, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

HAUANI CREEK RANCH LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Frances?

Lake Frances 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 Frances?

Lake Frances is owned by HAUANI CREEK RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Frances built?

Lake Frances 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 Frances?

Lake Frances 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 Frances?

Lake Frances has a dam height of 33 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 Lake Frances last inspected?

Lake Frances was last inspected on May 6, 2010. 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.