Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jackson Lake
The primary purpose of Jackson 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 Rural Water District #7 (local government). It impounds the Tr-kenyon Cr near Mounds.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 1,584 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 940 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 03/03/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Mounds |
| River/Stream | Tr-kenyon Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.87591, -96.11254 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,584 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 940 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RURAL WATER DISTRICT #7 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00569 |
| Federal ID | OK00569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |