Boren Dam
Boren Dam is an earth dam located in Creek County, Oklahoma, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Boren Dam
The primary purpose of Boren Dam 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 Creek County Rural Water District #7 (local government). It impounds the Middle Duck Creek near Mounds.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2019.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Creek |
| Nearest City | Mounds |
| River/Stream | Middle Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.86090, -96.09683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CREEK COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #7 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK00570 |
| Federal ID | OK00570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |