Northwood Lake Dam

Canadian County, Oklahoma (near PIEDMONT)

River/Stream: DEER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
2,665 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
25,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-12-21

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OK10709
State
Oklahoma (OK)
Coordinates
35.62471, -97.76009
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.