Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake

NORTH BRANCH· Atoka, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length1,129 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge12 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK00022

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: August 26, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

OSU

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake?

Lane Research Station Irrigation 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 Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake?

Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake is owned by OSU (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake built?

Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake?

Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake?

Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake has a dam height of 27 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 Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake last inspected?

Lane Research Station Irrigation Lake was last inspected on August 26, 2005. 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.