Tenkiller Ferry Dam
Oklahoma — Sequoyah County — ILLINOIS RIVER
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| River | ILLINOIS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.59374, -95.03794 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 197 ft |
| Dam Height | 197 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,940 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,230,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,230,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12,900 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 5, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Other Name | Tenkiller Dam;Tenkiller Ferry Lake;Tenkiller Lake |
Location Map
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.