Arbuckle Dam

Arbuckle Dam Quick Facts

Location: Murray, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34.4331, -97.0278
River: Rock Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 150 ft (46 m)
Dam Length: 1,890 ft (576 m)
Dam Capacity: 226,450 acre-ft (279,322 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Arbuckle Dam Information

Arbuckle Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 2 miles from Dougherty, Murray, Oklahoma.

The dam, which is on the Rock Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Arbuckle Dam Structure

The Arbuckle Dam is approximately 1,890 feet (576 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,857,800 cubic yards (2,184,945 cubic metres).

Arbuckle Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 108,839 acre-ft (134,251 Ml) and maximum capacity of 226,450 acre-ft (279,322 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,127 acres (1,265 ha) and the total catchment area is 131 square miles (339 square kilometres).

Arbuckle Dam Spillway

The dam has a 70 feet (21 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 3410 cubic feet per second (97 cubic metres per second).

Arbuckle Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Arbuckle Dam
Murray, Oklahoma
Height (ft)
150
Length (Ft)
1,890
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
226,450
Drainage Area (sq miles)
131
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Arbuckle Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Arbuckle Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 23:46
Sunrise 07:33
Sunset 18:53
Temperature (°F) 59
Feels Like (°F) 56
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1026
Humidity (%) 31
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Arbuckle Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 56 91 87 1015 16 26 37 NE 0 - broken clouds
Wed 40 69 61 1030 17 18 34 NE 0 - clear sky
Thu 41 73 66 1024 17 14 28 SSE 0 - clear sky
Fri 48 78 72 1023 23 19 36 SSE 0 - broken clouds
Sat 53 80 74 1026 37 17 38 SE 0 - broken clouds
Sun 54 82 77 1024 30 16 33 SSE 0 - clear sky
Mon 61 74 71 1017 83 18 38 SSE 100 10 moderate rain
Tue 65 82 83 1020 56 9 17 S 0 - few clouds

Arbuckle Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Arbuckle Dam?

Arbuckle Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Arbuckle Dam?

Arbuckle Dam is in Murray County.

How high is the Arbuckle Dam?

Arbuckle Dam is 150 feet high.

How long is the Arbuckle Dam?

Arbuckle Dam is 1,890 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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