Vogt Dam

DEER CREEK· Custer, Oklahoma· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Vogt Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 0.3% in OK)
Dam Length3,257 ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge183 cfs
NID IDOK30292

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

CHARLES VOGT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vogt Dam?

Vogt Dam 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 Vogt Dam?

Vogt Dam is owned by CHARLES VOGT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Vogt Dam?

Vogt Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Vogt Dam?

Vogt Dam has a dam height of 11 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.