Atoka Lake
Atoka Lake is an earth dam located in Atoka County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Atoka Lake
The primary purpose of Atoka Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Atoka (local government). It impounds the Tr-muddy Boggy Creek near Atoka.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/10/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Atoka |
| Nearest City | Atoka |
| River/Stream | Tr-muddy Boggy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.39975, -96.15477 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF ATOKA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00112 |
| Federal ID | OK00112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |