Birch Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | AVANT |
| River/Stream | BIRCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.53147, -96.16060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,193 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 66 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |