Carlton Lake in Latimer, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Built in 1938, this arch-type dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans a length of 243 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 552 acre-feet. Situated on the Fourche Maline Creek, the dam has a controlled spillway and a hazard potential rated as high, with a poor condition assessment as of June 2020.
Despite its age and condition, Carlton Lake remains a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a surface area of 46 acres and a maximum discharge rate of 12,800 cubic feet per second. The dam's location in the Tulsa District and its association with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) highlight its importance in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities in the region. While the dam poses a high risk due to its condition, efforts to ensure public safety and risk management measures are essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
243 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
FOURCHE MALINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Arch |
Surface Area |
46 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
14 |
Nid Storage |
552 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
40 |
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
1cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Clayton
|
220cfs |
Poteau River Near Panama
|
483cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar
|
27cfs |