Lookout
Key Takeaway
Lookout is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 97.4% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15,333 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13066 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DEPT OF WILDLIFE
State Government
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Low Hazard 30 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Lookout?
Lookout 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 Lookout?
Lookout is owned by DEPT OF WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lookout built?
Lookout was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Lookout?
Lookout 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 Lookout?
Lookout has a dam height of 60 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 Lookout last inspected?
Lookout was last inspected on August 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.