Claremore Lake
Claremore Lake is an earth dam located in Rogers County, Oklahoma, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Claremore Lake
The primary purpose of Claremore 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 Claremore (local government). It impounds the Dog Creek near Claremore.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 470 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% 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 | Rogers |
| Nearest City | Claremore |
| River/Stream | Dog Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.32381, -95.58086 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 470 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CLAREMORE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02341 |
| Federal ID | OK02341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |