Altus Dam
Oklahoma — Kiowa County — NORTH FORK RED RIVER
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Kiowa |
| River | NORTH FORK RED RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.88650, -99.29580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,104 ft |
| NID Storage | 162,025 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162,025 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,170 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Lake Altus |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.