Wister Dam
Oklahoma — Le Flore County — POTEAU RIVER
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Le Flore |
| River | POTEAU RIVER |
| Coordinates | 34.94175, -94.71696 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 427,481 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 427,481 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,745 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 22, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Other Name | Wister 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.