Tim Halter Lake

SYCAMORE CREEK· Johnston, Oklahoma· Built 2017· 49 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tim Halter Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 49 ft (taller than 93.9% in OK)
Dam Length1,491 ft
Max Storage2.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.6K acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge157 cfs
Year Completed2017 (9 years old)
NID IDOK30373

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

LEON DAUBE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tim Halter Lake?

Tim Halter 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 Tim Halter Lake?

Tim Halter Lake is owned by LEON DAUBE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tim Halter Lake built?

Tim Halter Lake was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Tim Halter Lake?

Tim Halter 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 Tim Halter Lake?

Tim Halter Lake has a dam height of 49 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.