Lanes Curve Pond

Tri-Little Greenleaf Creek· Muskogee, Oklahoma· Built 1935· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lanes Curve Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK)
Dam Length465 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge680 cfs
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
Year Modified1998
NID IDOK20993

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 1, 2002
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Camp Gruber

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lanes Curve Pond?

Lanes Curve Pond 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 Lanes Curve Pond?

Lanes Curve Pond is owned by Camp Gruber (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lanes Curve Pond built?

Lanes Curve Pond was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Lanes Curve Pond?

Lanes Curve Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lanes Curve Pond?

Lanes Curve Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Lanes Curve Pond last inspected?

Lanes Curve Pond was last inspected on May 1, 2002. 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.