Sonrise Farms Lake

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO SNAKE CREEK· Okmulgee, Oklahoma· Built 2011· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sonrise Farms Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 38.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,352 ft
Max Storage672 acre-ft
Normal Storage485 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
NID IDOK30397

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: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

DAVID YONCE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sonrise Farms Lake?

Sonrise Farms 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 Sonrise Farms Lake?

Sonrise Farms Lake is owned by DAVID YONCE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sonrise Farms Lake built?

Sonrise Farms Lake was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Sonrise Farms Lake?

Sonrise Farms 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 Sonrise Farms Lake?

Sonrise Farms Lake has a dam height of 26 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.

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.