Purcell City Lake
Key Takeaway
Purcell City Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 63% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 157 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12149 |
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 PURCELL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Purcell City Lake?
Purcell City 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 Purcell City Lake?
Purcell City Lake is owned by CITY OF PURCELL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Purcell City Lake built?
Purcell City Lake was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Purcell City Lake?
Purcell City 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 Purcell City Lake?
Purcell City Lake has a dam height of 31 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 Purcell City Lake last inspected?
Purcell City Lake was last inspected on December 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.