Lott & Sutter

TR-TURKEY CK OF SALT FORK· Woods, Oklahoma· Built 1986· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Lott & Sutter is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length227 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,441 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDOK03039

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: November 30, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

GARY LOTT REV TRUST NO. 1

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lott & Sutter?

Lott & Sutter 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 Lott & Sutter?

Lott & Sutter is owned by GARY LOTT REV TRUST NO. 1 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lott & Sutter built?

Lott & Sutter was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Lott & Sutter?

Lott & Sutter serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lott & Sutter?

Lott & Sutter 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 Lott & Sutter last inspected?

Lott & Sutter was last inspected on November 30, 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.