Lake George
Key Takeaway
Lake George is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 41 ft (taller than 86.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,472 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 723 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32,121 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | OK20503 |
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
Fort Sill
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake George?
Lake George 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 Lake George?
Lake George is owned by Fort Sill (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake George built?
Lake George was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 George?
Lake George 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 Lake George?
Lake George has a dam height of 41 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 George last inspected?
Lake George was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.