Oteka Lake
Oteka Lake is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Oklahoma, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oteka Lake
The primary purpose of Oteka 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 Dan V & Prudence Little (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Mannsville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,120 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/01/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Mannsville |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.17092, -96.86162 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,040 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DAN V & PRUDENCE LITTLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02061 |
| Federal ID | OK02061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |