Great Salt Plains Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyAlfalfa
Nearest CityPOND CREEK
River/StreamSALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER
Coordinates36.74834, -98.13895

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length6,010 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage990,200 acre-ft
Max Storage990,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage31,420 acre-ft
Surface Area8,690 acres
Drainage Area3,200 sq mi
Max Discharge101,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOK10319
Federal IDOK10319
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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