Mcentire Lake

MILL CREEK· Atoka, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Mcentire Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length2,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge3,000 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK00107

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: April 12, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JIM & CLEO MCENTIRE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcentire Lake?

Mcentire 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 Mcentire Lake?

Mcentire Lake is owned by JIM & CLEO MCENTIRE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcentire Lake built?

Mcentire 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 Mcentire Lake?

Mcentire Lake 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 Mcentire Lake?

Mcentire Lake has a dam height of 30 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 Mcentire Lake last inspected?

Mcentire Lake was last inspected on April 12, 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.