Konawa Lake
Konawa Lake is an earth dam located in Seminole County, Oklahoma, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Konawa Lake
Konawa Lake is a dam in Seminole, Oklahoma. The dam is owned by Og&e (public utility). It impounds the Jumper Creek near Francis.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 3,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,350 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 41,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2021.
At 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Seminole |
| Nearest City | Francis |
| River/Stream | Jumper Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.95902, -96.70293 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 41,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,350 acres |
| Max Discharge | 29,773 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | OG&E |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK02350 |
| Federal ID | OK02350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |