Chickasha Lake
Chickasha Lake is an earth dam located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chickasha Lake
The primary purpose of Chickasha 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 Chickasha (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek near Verden.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 3,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 820 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 73 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/28/2021.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Caddo |
| Nearest City | Verden |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13182, -98.12775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 820 acres |
| Drainage Area | 73 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Chickasha |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02562 |
| Federal ID | OK02562 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |