Optima Dam

Oklahoma — Texas County — NORTH CANADIAN RIVER

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyTexas
RiverNORTH CANADIAN RIVER
Coordinates36.66343, -101.13663

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length16,875 ft
NID Storage618,500 acre-ft
Max Storage618,500 acre-ft
Surface Area5,340 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameOptima Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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