Sapulpa Lake
Sapulpa Lake is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1913. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sapulpa Lake
The primary purpose of Sapulpa Lake 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 Sapulpa (local government). It impounds the Euchee Creek near Sapulpa.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,377 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2022.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Sapulpa |
| River/Stream | Euchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.00307, -96.17786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,377 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,377 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SAPULPA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00564 |
| Federal ID | OK00564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |