Waurika Dam

Oklahoma — Jefferson County — BEAVER CREEK

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyJefferson
RiverBEAVER CREEK
Coordinates34.23572, -98.05367

Physical Characteristics

NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length16,637 ft
NID Storage935,480 acre-ft
Max Storage935,480 acre-ft
Surface Area10,100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 10, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameWaurika 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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