Atoka County Lake
Atoka County Lake is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, built in 1965. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Atoka County Lake
The primary purpose of Atoka County Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Department Of Wildlife Conservation (state). It impounds the Potapo Creek near Fugate.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,522 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| Nearest City | Fugate |
| River/Stream | Potapo Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.46500, -96.92000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,522 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,522 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00117 |
| Federal ID | OK00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |