Kaw Dam

Oklahoma — Osage County — ARKANSAS RIVER

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyOsage
RiverARKANSAS RIVER
Coordinates36.69882, -96.91959

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height125 ft
Dam Length9,466 ft
NID Storage1,327,160 acre-ft
Max Storage1,327,160 acre-ft
Surface Area16,750 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 29, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameKaw 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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