Zajic's West
Zajic's West is a dam located in Canadian County, Oklahoma. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Zajic's West
The primary purpose of Zajic's West 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 Robert Zajic (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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. 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 07/12/2022.
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 | Canadian |
| Coordinates | 35.38472, -97.96250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,349 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ROBERT ZAJIC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30536 |
| Federal ID | OK30536 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |