Raymond Gary Lake dam
Raymond Gary Lake
Raymond Gary Lake in Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated reservoir with a primary purpose of recreation. The Earth-type dam, completed in 1956, stands at 30 feet high and spans 900 feet in length, containing a maximum storage capacity of 3,960 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 263 acres and drains an area of 65 square miles, with a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 20,460 cubic feet per second.
The lake's hazard potential is rated as low, but the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and no risk management measures specified. Despite the lack of a condition assessment, the dam's last inspection took place in September 1999, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. Raymond Gary Lake features one valve outlet gate and is situated on Gates Creek, near the Kiomatia School in Choctaw, Oklahoma, making it an ideal destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore and appreciate the beauty of this man-made reservoir.
Overall, Raymond Gary Lake offers a picturesque setting for outdoor recreational activities and serves as a vital water resource in the region. With its combination of natural beauty and engineered infrastructure, this state-owned reservoir continues to be a popular spot for fishing, boating, and enjoying the great outdoors. Climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique blend of environmental conservation and recreational opportunities that Raymond Gary Lake has to offer.
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 Raymond Gary Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Arthur City | 520 cfs | → |
| Glover River Near Glover | 61 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 81 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 165 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 148 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Raymond Gary Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Virgil Point - Hugo Lake
- Kiamichi Park - Hugo Lake
- Hugo Lake - Kiamichi State Park
- Pine Creek Cove - Pine Creek Lake
- Little River - Pine Creek Lake
Track Raymond Gary Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Raymond Gary Lake
Where does the data for Raymond Gary 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 Raymond Gary Lake.