Okemah Lake
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Okfuskee |
| Nearest City | OKMULGEE |
| River/Stream | BUCKEYE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.53471, -96.31651 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 761 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF OKEMAH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |