Peters Lake

SAND CREEK· Osage, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Peters Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage375 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK01342

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: May 12, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ROBERT C BOWEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peters Lake?

Peters 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 Peters Lake?

Peters Lake is owned by ROBERT C BOWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Peters Lake built?

Peters 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 Peters Lake?

Peters 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 Peters Lake?

Peters 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 Peters Lake last inspected?

Peters Lake was last inspected on May 12, 2014. 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.