Great Salt Plains Dam

Oklahoma — Alfalfa County — SALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyAlfalfa
RiverSALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER
Coordinates36.74835, -98.13895

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length6,010 ft
NID Storage990,200 acre-ft
Max Storage990,200 acre-ft
Surface Area8,690 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameGreat Salt Plains 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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