Mcgee Creek Dam
Mcgee Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Atoka County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mcgee Creek Dam
Mcgee Creek Dam is a dam in Atoka, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Mcgee Creek.
The dam stands 161 feet tall and stretches 1,998 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13,524 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290,661 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 182 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2020.
At 161 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Atoka |
| River/Stream | Mcgee Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31400, -95.87520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 161 ft |
| Dam Height | 161 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,998 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290,661 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290,661 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,524 acres |
| Drainage Area | 182 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47,322 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK22194 |
| Federal ID | OK22194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |