Guthrie Lake
Guthrie Lake is an earth dam located in Logan County, Oklahoma, built in 1919. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Guthrie Lake
The primary purpose of Guthrie 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 Guthrie (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Cottonwood Creek near Guthrie.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 274 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,709 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% 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.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Logan |
| Nearest City | Guthrie |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.81943, -97.44027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,709 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,709 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 274 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GUTHRIE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02123 |
| Federal ID | OK02123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |