White Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

White Lake, located in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, is a privately-owned reservoir with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.


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Summary

Built in 1930, the earth dam has a height of 20 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

The reservoir serves as a tributary to Little Skin Bayou and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot. With a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, White Lake provides essential water resources for the surrounding area. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to monitor its integrity and address any potential risks or issues that may arise.

Despite its low hazard potential, White Lake plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic location and design, the reservoir continues to serve as a significant asset for water supply, flood control, and environmental protection efforts in Baldridge C. and beyond.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY TO LITTLE SKIN BAYOU

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

79

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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.