Charlotte
Charlotte is an earth dam located in Osage County, Oklahoma, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Charlotte
The primary purpose of Charlotte 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 Shidler (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek near Burbank.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,075 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,092 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2019.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | Burbank |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.74630, -96.64684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,092 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,092 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 948 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SHIDLER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11041 |
| Federal ID | OK11041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |