Chandler City Lake
Chandler City Lake is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chandler City Lake
The primary purpose of Chandler City 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 City Of Chandler (local government). It impounds the Bellcalf Cr near Chandler.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 192 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,334 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Chandler |
| River/Stream | Bellcalf Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.73308, -96.90702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,778 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,934 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CHANDLER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02149 |
| Federal ID | OK02149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |