Shawnee City Lake No. 2
Key Takeaway
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 94.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 3,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK11024 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF SHAWNEE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Shawnee City Lake No. 2?
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Shawnee City Lake No. 2?
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 is owned by CITY OF SHAWNEE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Shawnee City Lake No. 2 built?
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 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 Shawnee City Lake No. 2?
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Shawnee City Lake No. 2?
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 has a dam height of 50 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 Shawnee City Lake No. 2 last inspected?
Shawnee City Lake No. 2 was last inspected on September 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.