Newkirk Country Club Lake
Key Takeaway
Newkirk Country Club Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10436 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF NEWKIRK
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Newkirk Country Club Lake?
Newkirk Country Club 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 Newkirk Country Club Lake?
Newkirk Country Club Lake is owned by CITY OF NEWKIRK (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newkirk Country Club Lake built?
Newkirk Country Club Lake was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Newkirk Country Club Lake?
Newkirk Country Club Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Newkirk Country Club Lake?
Newkirk Country Club 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 Newkirk Country Club Lake last inspected?
Newkirk Country Club Lake was last inspected on May 17, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.