Wetumka is an earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wetumka
The primary purpose of Wetumka 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 Wetumka (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Canadian River near Weleetka.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 169 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,260 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/05/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Hughes |
| Nearest City | Weleetka |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.28507, -96.24544 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,839 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 169 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,147 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Wetumka |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10223 |
| Federal ID | OK10223 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |