Paul Goshorn Lake
Paul Goshorn Lake is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paul Goshorn Lake
The primary purpose of Paul Goshorn Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Paul & Maxine Goshorn (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Rock Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.45960, -96.98790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | PAUL & MAXINE GOSHORN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30417 |
| Federal ID | OK30417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |