Kaw Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | PONCA CITY |
| River/Stream | ARKANSAS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.69882, -96.91959 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,466 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,327,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,327,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 406,540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16,750 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,652 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 616,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |