Reuel Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Reuel, also known as Reuel Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in Marshall County, Oklahoma.


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Summary

Built in 1981, this earthen dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 1400 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 765 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cedar Creek, with a drainage area of 4400 acres and a surface area of 51 acres.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Reuel has a controlled spillway and one outlet gate for water release. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, necessitating periodic inspections every 5 years. The dam does not have a current condition rating, but it is in operation and meets regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Reuel serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is designated for various purposes. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With its strategic location and controlled water release system, Reuel contributes to the overall climate resilience and water security of the region.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

CEDAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

51

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

4400

Nid Storage

1400

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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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.