Britt Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 073006 Grellner
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Britt Lake Dam in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1965 for recreational purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 20 feet and a length of 550 feet, the dam is situated on a tributary of Campbell Creek and offers a surface area of 5 acres for outdoor activities. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Britt Lake Dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. The maximum storage capacity of the dam is 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 45 acre-feet.
Even though the dam poses a low hazard potential, the overall risk assessment for Britt Lake Dam is considered very high. With a risk management plan yet to be established and no emergency action plan in place, there is a need for further attention and measures to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Britt Lake Dam presents an interesting case study on the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and risk management in dam infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF CAMPBELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cimarron River Near Dover
|
304cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
|
61cfs |
North Canadian River Near Yukon
|
155cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
448cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
27cfs |
North Canadian River Near El Reno
|
93cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Britt Lake Dam