Chickasaw Lake dam
Chickasaw Lake
Chickasaw Lake, located in Carter, Oklahoma, is a private water resource that serves as a recreational hotspot for enthusiasts. With a dam height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 30 feet, this Earth dam was completed in 1906 and has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The lake spans 550 feet in length and has a normal storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, making it a prime destination for water and climate enthusiasts.
Maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Chickasaw Lake boasts a spillway type of 'Controlled' with a width of 1 foot and a maximum discharge of 1560 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential is rated as 'Low' and the condition assessment is 'Not Rated', the risk assessment is very high (1), indicating the importance of proper management and maintenance. Despite the risk level, Chickasaw Lake continues to attract visitors for its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities.
In terms of emergency preparedness, Chickasaw Lake's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is currently not rated, and there is no information available on the inundation maps, risk management measures, or designated emergency contacts. With the potential for high risk due to its location and structural features, it is essential for stakeholders and authorities to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this beloved water resource for the benefit of future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Chickasaw Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 374 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 12 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 19 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 214 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chickasaw Lake.
Boat launches
- Mountain Lake Road Carter County
- Guy Sandy Road Murray County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Grayson County
Track Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake
Where does the data for Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Lake.