Watonga Lake
Key Takeaway
Watonga Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 656 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,430 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00115 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Watonga Lake?
Watonga 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 Watonga Lake?
Watonga Lake is owned by DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watonga Lake built?
Watonga Lake was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Watonga Lake?
Watonga 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 Watonga Lake?
Watonga Lake has a dam height of 33 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 Watonga Lake last inspected?
Watonga Lake was last inspected on October 11, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.