Rich Lake
Rich Lake is an earth dam located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rich Lake
The primary purpose of Rich Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bokchito Llc (private). It impounds the Straight Creek/boggy River.
The dam stands 44 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,475 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Bryan |
| River/Stream | Straight Creek/boggy River |
| Coordinates | 34.11239, -96.08532 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,157 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOKCHITO LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30199 |
| Federal ID | OK30199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |