Altus Reservoir
Altus Reservoir is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Altus Reservoir
The primary purpose of Altus Reservoir 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 Altus (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Red Riv near Altus.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 11,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 140 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Altus |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Red Riv |
| Coordinates | 34.65492, -99.31688 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 140 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ALTUS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21226 |
| Federal ID | OK21226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |