Lake Lawtonka Near Lawton Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Lawtonka is a reservoir located near Lawton, Oklahoma.


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Summary

The lake was created in 1901 by the construction of a dam on Medicine Creek. The hydrology of the lake is primarily sourced from the Medicine Creek and tributaries of the Wichita River. The lake serves as a primary water supply for the City of Lawton, and it also provides irrigation water to nearby agricultural lands. The surface flow of the lake is heavily influenced by the amount of snowpack in the Wichita Mountains, which feed into the lake during the spring melt. Recreation activities such as fishing, boating, and camping are popular on the lake. The lake features several marinas, boat ramps, and day-use areas for visitors to enjoy.

Reservoir Details

Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change 0.0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 1,304.04 ft
2022-12-24
Maximum 1,349.94 ft
2022-12-23
Average 1,341 ft
Dam_Height 90
Hydraulic_Height 90
Drainage_Area 92
Year_Completed 1939
Nid_Storage 88665
Structural_Height 90
River_Or_Stream MEDICINE CREEK
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 2286
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Vertical Lift - 8
Dam_Length 612
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Nid_Height 90
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.