Denmark Creek Lake
Denmark Creek Lake is an earth dam located in Murray County, Oklahoma, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Denmark Creek Lake
The primary purpose of Denmark Creek Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim Houston & Neal C Small Partners Ltd (private). It impounds the Denmark Creek.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,370 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 years old.
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 08/26/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Murray |
| River/Stream | Denmark Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.33778, -97.00186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2,370 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIM HOUSTON & NEAL C SMALL PARTNERS LTD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22263 |
| Federal ID | OK22263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |