Temple Lake
Temple Lake is an earth dam located in Cotton County, Oklahoma, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Temple Lake
The primary purpose of Temple Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Temple (local government). It impounds the Tr East Cache Creek near Cache Creek Oil Field.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 545 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Cotton |
| Nearest City | Cache Creek Oil Field |
| River/Stream | Tr East Cache Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.26854, -98.26414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,187 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF TEMPLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00561 |
| Federal ID | OK00561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |