Mountain Park

WEST OTTER CREEK, NORTH FORK OF RED RIVER· Kiowa, Oklahoma· Built 1975· Concrete· 59 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Mountain Park is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 59 ft (taller than 97.3% in OK)
Dam Length535 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage197.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage97.5K acre-ft
Surface Area9,600 acres
Drainage Area121 sq mi
Max Discharge38,300 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDOK20502

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 21, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RECLAMATION

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mountain Park?

Mountain Park is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Mountain Park?

Mountain Park is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mountain Park built?

Mountain Park was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Mountain Park?

Mountain Park serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mountain Park?

Mountain Park has a dam height of 59 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 Mountain Park last inspected?

Mountain Park was last inspected on July 21, 2020. 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.