Lake Rush Dam, located in Medicine Park, Oklahoma, is a gravity dam built in 1934 by the Fish and Wildlife Service for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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The dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a hydraulic height of 49 feet, with a storage capacity of 1090 acre-feet and a surface area of 38.7 acres. The dam is situated on Blue Beaver Creek in Comanche County, Oklahoma, within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being a Federal-owned structure, Lake Rush Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and structural characteristics, but was last assessed to be in satisfactory condition in September 2018. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 60 feet, and it has an outlet gate in the form of a slide (sluice gate). Lake Rush Dam has undergone modifications in 2007 and 2011, with a risk assessment rating of moderate (3).
Overall, Lake Rush Dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area and provides important habitat for fish and wildlife. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate change will find the history and technical details of Lake Rush Dam fascinating, as it stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering and conservation efforts in Oklahoma.
Years Modified |
2007 - Other, 2011 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1934 |
Dam Length |
362 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
BLUE BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
38.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
49 |
Drainage Area |
4.25 |
Nid Storage |
1090 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
49 |