Lake Massena
Lake Massena is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1933. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Massena
The primary purpose of Lake Massena is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Bristow (local government). It impounds the Tr-catfish Creek near Bristow.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,082 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 12/23/2022.
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 | Creek |
| Nearest City | Bristow |
| River/Stream | Tr-catfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82966, -96.40793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,082 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,084 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF BRISTOW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK12669 |
| Federal ID | OK12669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |