Canton Dam

Oklahoma — Blaine County — NORTH CANADIAN RIVER

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyBlaine
RiverNORTH CANADIAN RIVER
Coordinates36.08851, -98.59141

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length15,140 ft
NID Storage383,800 acre-ft
Max Storage383,800 acre-ft
Surface Area7,910 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameCanton 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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