Cleveland
Cleveland is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cleveland
The primary purpose of Cleveland is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Cleveland (local government). It impounds the Ranch Creek near Cleveland.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 159 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2016.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Cleveland |
| River/Stream | Ranch Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.28305, -96.57605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 159 acres |
| Max Discharge | 34,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF CLEVELAND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11046 |
| Federal ID | OK11046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |