Corrigan-Goddard Ranch Spillway and Dam Repair
Project Summary
When the emergency spillway at Irrigator Lake in southern Oklahoma failed for the second time, the private landowner turned to Cardinal Strategies for a permanent solution.
Irrigator Lake was constructed in 2006 in southern Oklahoma on private property. The lake has an approximate water surface area of 82 acres. The lake has two principal outlets, a level control structure, and an emergency spillway.
Our team of experts designed and implemented a two-pronged solution, installing turf reinforcement matting along the spillway for erosion control and constructing a 22′ plunge pool/drop structure using Magna Stone. Drain lines were also installed behind the drop structure to transmit any free water that was migrating from the lake to the drop structure.
The repair, which took approximately five months to complete, ensures the spillway can effectively manage floodwaters while preventing erosion of the surrounding landscape. The result is a resilient solution that protects the lake and surrounding property from erosion and damage, demonstrating Cardinal Strategies’ expertise in emergency spillway repair and water infrastructure resilience.
