Sallisaw
Sallisaw is an earth dam located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sallisaw
The primary purpose of Sallisaw 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 City Of Sallisaw (local government). It impounds the Tr-shiloh Br.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/03/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| River/Stream | Tr-shiloh Br |
| Coordinates | 35.47586, -94.79980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,534 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SALLISAW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21208 |
| Federal ID | OK21208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |