Avard City Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Avard City Lake, located in Woods County, Oklahoma, is a key water supply reservoir managed by the local government and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.


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Summary

Constructed in 1999 by the USDA NRCS, this stone-core dam stands at a height of 18.4 feet and serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 332.8 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 55.5 acre-feet.

The lake, situated along the Unnamed Tributary of Eagle Chief Creek, covers a surface area of 25 acres and has a drainage area of 5.36 square miles. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 304 cubic feet per second, Avard City Lake has been assessed with a low hazard potential and a very high risk rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures.

Despite its small size, Avard City Lake plays a crucial role in providing water resources to the residents of AVARD and surrounding areas. Its strategic location and design make it a vital infrastructure for water supply management in the region, contributing to the overall water security and climate resilience of the community.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

670

Dam Height

18.4

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIB EAGLE CHIEF

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

12.1

Drainage Area

5.36

Nid Storage

332.8

Structural Height

15.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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. 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

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, 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.