Webbers Falls Lock And Dam
Webbers Falls Lock And Dam is a gravity dam located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Webbers Falls Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Webbers Falls Lock And Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by Usace - Tulsa District (federal). It impounds the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls.
The dam stands 84 feet tall and stretches 4,370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11,640 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 97,033 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2021.
At 84 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Nearest City | Webbers Falls |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River |
| Coordinates | 35.55397, -95.16871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,640 acres |
| Drainage Area | 97,033 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK10304 |
| Federal ID | OK10304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |