Muldrow Lake dam
Muldrow Lake
Muldrow Lake, located in Muldrow, Oklahoma, is a vital water supply reservoir managed by the local government for the surrounding area. Constructed in 1965 by designer Ralph Delany, this earth dam structure on Camp Creek stands at a height of 53 feet, with a storage capacity of 2,218 acre-feet and a surface area of 65 acres. The dam serves the primary purpose of providing water supply to the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 7,900 cubic feet per second.
With its controlled spillway and satisfactory condition assessment, Muldrow Lake poses a high hazard potential but is currently deemed safe for operation. The dam has a very high risk assessment rating of 1, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures. The surrounding area, including Sequoyah County, depends on this reservoir for reliable water supply, making it a critical resource for both residents and the local ecosystem.
As a regulated and inspected structure under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Muldrow Lake plays a crucial role in the water management infrastructure of the region. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the impact of dams on water supply and environmental sustainability in Oklahoma.
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 Muldrow Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Creek Near Short | 81 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 1,610 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 73 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 8 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 249 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Muldrow Lake.
Boat launches
- Ok 9a Arkoma
- Fort Coffee
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Cowlington
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
Campgrounds
- Lee Creek Public Use Area
- Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Brushy Lake State Park
- Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Fort Chaffee Rv Military
- Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Muldrow 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 Muldrow Lake
Where does the data for Muldrow 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 High 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 Muldrow Lake.