Masquelier Dam

TRIBUTARY OF CANADIAN RIVER· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 2014· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Masquelier Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length680 ft
Max Storage426 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDOK30474

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

PRESTON & CANDY MASQUELIER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Masquelier Dam?

Masquelier Dam 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 Masquelier Dam?

Masquelier Dam is owned by PRESTON & CANDY MASQUELIER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Masquelier Dam built?

Masquelier Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 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 Masquelier Dam?

Masquelier Dam 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 Masquelier Dam?

Masquelier Dam 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.

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.