John Wells Lake is an earth dam located in Haskell County, Oklahoma, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 1,250 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About John Wells Lake
The primary purpose of John Wells 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 Stigler (local government). It impounds the Tr-sans Bois Cr near Bether Church.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 194 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,452 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, 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 12/03/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Haskell |
| Nearest City | Bether Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-sans Bois Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.22694, -95.09781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,352 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 194 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Stigler |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10063 |
| Federal ID | OK10063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |