Cedar Lake Dam
Cedar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Canadian County, Oklahoma, built in 1959. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar 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 Western Sportsman Club (private). It impounds the Tributary To Canadian River near Union City.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,025 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,543 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2021.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% 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 | Canadian |
| Nearest City | Union City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.43349, -98.18806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,025 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,543 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,543 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WESTERN SPORTSMAN CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11073 |
| Federal ID | OK11073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |