Birch Dam
Oklahoma — Osage County — BIRCH CREEK
Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Osage |
| River | BIRCH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.53147, -96.16061 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Height | 97 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,193 ft |
| NID Storage | 111,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,145 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 14, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1977 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Other Name | Birch 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.