Peters Lake dam
Peters Lake
Peters Lake, located in Osage, Oklahoma, is a charming water resource with a primary purpose of recreation. This private-owned dam, completed in 1950, stands at 30 feet high and offers a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The lake covers an area of 8 acres and is fed by Sand Creek, making it a picturesque spot for water and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Despite its low hazard potential, Peters Lake has a poor condition assessment, indicating the need for maintenance and improvement. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and features a valve outlet gate for water management. The risk assessment for this dam is deemed very high, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined, highlighting the importance of implementing risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of the lake.
For those interested in water resource management and climate conservation, Peters Lake presents an opportunity to witness the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural beauty. With its rich history and potential for recreational activities, this Oklahoma gem serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Peters Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 102 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 124 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 53 cfs | → |
| Hominy Creek Near Hominy | 2 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 377 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Lenapah | 345 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peters Lake.
Boat launches
- Osage County
- Bull Creek Peninsula Boat Ramp
- Osage Park Boat Ramp
- Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway Osage County
Campgrounds
- Osage Hills State Park
- Johnstone Park
- Caney Bend
- Wah - Sha - She State Park
- Bluestem Lake
- Post Oak Park - Copan Lake
More reservoirs
Track Peters Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Peters Lake
Where does the data for Peters Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Peters Lake.