Mountain Lake in Carter, Oklahoma, is a vital water supply source owned by the local government and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
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Constructed in 1956, this buttress dam stands at 56 feet high, with a storage capacity of 3,380 acre-feet and a surface area of 210 acres. The dam, situated on Hickory Creek, serves the primary purpose of water supply for the region, with a significant hazard potential but a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in December 2021.
With a controlled spillway and ten Tainter radial outlet gates, Mountain Lake is designed to manage a maximum discharge of 45,170 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition, the dam's risk assessment is very high, making it crucial for regular inspections and risk management measures to be in place. Even though the hazard potential is significant, the dam's location in Ardmore and its role in water supply for the region highlight its importance in maintaining water resources and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
618 |
Dam Height |
56 |
River Or Stream |
HICKORY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Buttress |
Surface Area |
210 |
Hydraulic Height |
56 |
Drainage Area |
12.6 |
Nid Storage |
3380 |
Structural Height |
56 |
Outlet Gates |
Tainter (radial) - 10 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
56 |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
|
327cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
10cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
44cfs |