Arbuckle Dike 2
Arbuckle Dike 2 is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Arbuckle Dike 2
The primary purpose of Arbuckle Dike 2 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 Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Rock Creek near Dougherty.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,127 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 226,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 131 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2020.
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 | Murray |
| Nearest City | Dougherty |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.42860, -97.02368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108,839 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,127 acres |
| Drainage Area | 131 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02501 |
| Federal ID | OK02501S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |