Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam, Oklahoma, USA

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Quick Facts About Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam

Location: Le Flore, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35.346794, -94.7774026
River: Arkansas River
Primary Purpose: Navigation
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1970
Dam Height: 75 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 7,230 ft (2,204 m)
Dam Capacity: 525,700 acre-ft (648,440 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Information

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is a gravity earth dam located in Redland, Le Flore, Oklahoma.

The dam, which is on the Arkansas River, was primarily built for Navigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.

The dam was designed by CESWT and commissioned in 1970 and is currently owned by USACE – Tulsa District.

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Structure

The Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is approximately 7,230 feet (2,204 m) long, 75 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 38,903 cubic yards (29,743 cubic metres).

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 525,700 acre-ft (648,440 Ml) and maximum capacity of 525,700 acre-ft (648,440 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 32,800 acres (13,274 ha) and the total catchment area is 147,756 square miles (382,687 square kilometres).

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Spillway

The dam has a 900 feet (274 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1542000 cubic feet per second (43665 cubic metres per second).

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam
Le Flore, 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) 75 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 7,230 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 525,700 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 147,756 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Weather

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Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam?

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam?

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is in Le Flore County.

How high is the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam?

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is 75 feet high.

How long is the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam?

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is 7,230 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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