Webbers Falls Lock and Dam, Oklahoma, USA

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Quick Facts About Webbers Falls Lock and Dam

Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35.553969, -95.1687143
River: Arkansas River
Primary Purpose: Navigation
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1970
Dam Height: 84 ft (26 m)
Dam Length: 4,370 ft (1,332 m)
Dam Capacity: 170,100 acre-ft (209,815 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Information

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is a gravity earth dam located in Webbers Falls, Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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

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

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Structure

The Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is approximately 4,370 feet (1,332 m) long, 84 feet (26 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,094,000 cubic yards (1,600,978 cubic metres).

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 170,100 acre-ft (209,815 Ml) and maximum capacity of 170,100 acre-ft (209,815 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 11,640 acres (4,711 ha) and the total catchment area is 97,033 square miles (251,314 square kilometres).

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Spillway

The dam has a 600 feet (183 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1200000 cubic feet per second (33980 cubic metres per second).

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam
Muskogee, 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) 84 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 4,370 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 170,100 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 97,033 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Weather

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Webbers Falls Lock and Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam?

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam?

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is in Muskogee County.

How high is the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam?

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is 84 feet high.

How long is the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam?

Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is 4,370 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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