Neughbauer Lake

TRIBUTARY TO JACK CREEK· Tillman, Oklahoma· Built 1975· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Neughbauer Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length430 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge644 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDOK21233

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 29, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DON AND SAMMIE NEUGEBAUER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Neughbauer Lake?

Neughbauer 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 Neughbauer Lake?

Neughbauer Lake is owned by DON AND SAMMIE NEUGEBAUER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Neughbauer Lake built?

Neughbauer Lake 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 Neughbauer Lake?

Neughbauer 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 Neughbauer Lake?

Neughbauer Lake has a dam height of 15 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 Neughbauer Lake last inspected?

Neughbauer Lake was last inspected on November 29, 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.