Scarbow Lake

TR-PRYOR CR· Mayes, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Scarbow Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 6% in OK)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,460 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK21198

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: December 2, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

JACKIE SUE TAYLOR

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scarbow Lake?

Scarbow 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 Scarbow Lake?

Scarbow Lake is owned by JACKIE SUE TAYLOR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scarbow Lake built?

Scarbow Lake was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Scarbow Lake?

Scarbow 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 Scarbow Lake?

Scarbow Lake has a dam height of 17 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 Scarbow Lake last inspected?

Scarbow Lake was last inspected on December 2, 2010. 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.