Oologah Dam, Oklahoma, USA

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Quick Facts About Oologah Dam

Location: Rogers, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36.422354, -95.680188
River: Verdigris River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1963
Dam Height: 137 ft (42 m)
Dam Length: 4,328 ft (1,319 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,559,270 acre-ft (1,923,328 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Oologah Dam Information

Oologah Dam is a gravity earth dam located in Catoosa, Rogers, Oklahoma.

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

The dam was designed by CESWT and commissioned in 1963 and is currently owned by USACE – Tulsa District.

Oologah Dam Structure

The Oologah Dam is approximately 4,328 feet (1,319 m) long, 137 feet (42 m) high and has a structural volume of 5,900,000 cubic yards (4,510,875 cubic metres).

Oologah Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 552,210 acre-ft (681,140 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,559,270 acre-ft (1,923,328 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 31,040 acres (12,561 ha) and the total catchment area is 4,339 square miles (11,238 square kilometres).

Oologah Dam Spillway

The dam has a 280 feet (85 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 236600 cubic feet per second (6700 cubic metres per second).

Oologah Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Oologah Dam
Rogers, Oklahoma
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 137 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 4,328 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 1,559,270 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 4,339 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Oologah Dam Weather

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Oologah Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Oologah Dam?

Oologah Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Oologah Dam?

Oologah Dam is in Rogers County.

How high is the Oologah Dam?

Oologah Dam is 137 feet high.

How long is the Oologah Dam?

Oologah Dam is 4,328 feet long.

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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