Yonkipin Lake
Key Takeaway
Yonkipin Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10440 |
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
YONKIPIN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yonkipin Lake?
Yonkipin 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 Yonkipin Lake?
Yonkipin Lake is owned by YONKIPIN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yonkipin Lake built?
Yonkipin Lake was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Yonkipin Lake?
Yonkipin 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 Yonkipin Lake?
Yonkipin Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Yonkipin Lake last inspected?
Yonkipin Lake was last inspected on May 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.