Hunter Lake Dam
Hunter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hunter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hunter Lake Dam 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 Hobart (local government). It impounds the Tr-little Elk Cr near Hobart.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,107 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 317 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 12/23/2021.
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 | Kiowa |
| Nearest City | Hobart |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Elk Cr |
| Coordinates | 35.03146, -99.10923 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,107 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HOBART |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11027 |
| Federal ID | OK11027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |