Sportsman Lake

LITTLE DEEP CREEK· Custer, Oklahoma· Built 1960· Earth· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 92.5% in OK)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Max Discharge5,890 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDOK21074

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: July 25, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ROGER D HUNNICUT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sportsman Lake?

Sportsman 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 Sportsman Lake?

Sportsman Lake is owned by ROGER D HUNNICUT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sportsman Lake built?

Sportsman 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 Sportsman Lake?

Sportsman Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sportsman Lake?

Sportsman Lake has a dam height of 47 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 Sportsman Lake last inspected?

Sportsman Lake was last inspected on July 25, 2011. 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.