Altus Lugert Dike Reservoir Report
Nearby: Altus Altus South Dike
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Altus Lugert Dike, also known as Altus Res Lake Altus, is a gravity dam located in Kiowa, Oklahoma, along the North Fork Red River.
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Summary
Completed in 1945, this federal-owned structure serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a maximum storage capacity of 168,120 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 134,550 acre-feet. The dam has a height of 24 feet, a structural height of 47 feet, and a length of 4,210 feet, creating a surface area of 6,260 acres and serving a drainage area of 2,515 square miles.
The dam also features a controlled spillway with a width of 4 feet and an outlet gate of 1 valve. Despite its age, Altus Lugert Dike's hazard potential is rated as high, with a very high risk assessment score of 1. The dam's inspection frequency is every 1 year, with the last inspection conducted in June 1992. The condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", with no emergency action plan in place and no designated emergency contacts updated.
Altus Lugert Dike is a vital water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural purposes. However, its high hazard potential and very high risk assessment highlight the importance of regular maintenance and emergency preparedness measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and surrounding areas. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Altus Lugert Dike to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management and the intersection of water management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
4210 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK RED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
6260 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
2515 |
Nid Storage |
168120 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
47 |
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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.
Altus Lugert Dike
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