Ocheleta Lake
Key Takeaway
Ocheleta Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 480 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02338 |
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
MARIE BURLINGAME
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ocheleta Lake?
Ocheleta 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 Ocheleta Lake?
Ocheleta Lake is owned by MARIE BURLINGAME (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ocheleta Lake built?
Ocheleta Lake was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Ocheleta Lake?
Ocheleta 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 Ocheleta Lake?
Ocheleta Lake has a dam height of 25 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 Ocheleta Lake last inspected?
Ocheleta Lake was last inspected on April 16, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.