Raymond Gary Lake
Key Takeaway
Raymond Gary Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 263 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OK01510 |
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
DEPT OF WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Raymond Gary Lake?
Raymond Gary 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 Raymond Gary Lake?
Raymond Gary Lake is owned by DEPT OF WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Raymond Gary Lake built?
Raymond Gary Lake was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Raymond Gary Lake?
Raymond Gary 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 Raymond Gary Lake?
Raymond Gary 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 Raymond Gary Lake last inspected?
Raymond Gary Lake was last inspected on September 8, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.