Lookout, a state-owned dam located in Osage, Oklahoma, serves as a key recreational spot in the area.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and spans 450 feet in length, providing a serene retreat for visitors to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating. With a storage capacity of 1,590 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres, Lookout offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Lookout dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam poses a very high risk due to its age and limited condition assessment. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate in place, Lookout is equipped to handle maximum discharges of up to 15,333 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety of downstream areas in case of emergencies. As climate change continues to impact water resources, preserving and maintaining dams like Lookout are crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential risks and challenges.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
60 |
Nid Storage |
1590 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
|
37cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
|
8cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
33cfs |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
|
2cfs |
Caney River Near Ramona
|
55cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
|
398cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Osage Hills State Park
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Johnstone Park
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Caney Bend
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