Broken Bow Dam

Oklahoma — McCurtain County — MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyMcCurtain
RiverMOUNTAIN FORK RIVER
Coordinates34.14616, -94.68536

Physical Characteristics

NID Height225 ft
Dam Height225 ft
Dam Length4,026 ft
NID Storage1,598,950 acre-ft
Max Storage1,598,950 acre-ft
Surface Area20,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameBroken Bow 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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