Waurika Dam

Jefferson County, Oklahoma (near WAURIKA)

River/Stream: BEAVER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
106 ft
Dam Length
16,637 ft
Reservoir Storage
935,480 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
50,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-03-09

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OK22203
State
Oklahoma (OK)
Coordinates
34.23572, -98.05367
Age
49 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.