Lake Schultz

HACKBERRY CR· Texas, Oklahoma· Built 1955· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Schultz is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Normal Storage528 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Max Discharge16,845 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDOK13258

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: December 14, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DEPT OF WILDLIFE

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Schultz?

Lake Schultz 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 Schultz?

Lake Schultz is owned by DEPT OF WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Schultz built?

Lake Schultz was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Schultz?

Lake Schultz 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 Schultz?

Lake Schultz has a dam height of 30 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 Schultz last inspected?

Lake Schultz was last inspected on December 14, 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.