Elks Lodge is a privately owned dam located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Shawnee.
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Completed in 1960, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 550 feet, with a stone core and soil foundation. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet, serving as a crucial water resource for the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Elks Lodge Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot, and features a valve as its outlet gate. Despite being rated as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Elks Lodge Dam indicates a very high risk level (1), emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and management measures to mitigate any potential threats to the surrounding community and environment.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Elks Lodge Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk management. With its historical significance and critical role in water storage and management, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of human intervention in natural water systems and the need for sustainable practices to ensure the safety and resilience of our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center
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Shawnee Twin Lakes
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Wes Watkins Reservoir
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Meeker Lake
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