Dams in Mayes County, Oklahoma
11Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Mayes County, Oklahoma
Mayes County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Mayes County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Pensacola at 155 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | High | Satisfactory | 155 | Hydroelectric | 1940 |
| Robert S. Kerr | High | Fair | 87 | Hydroelectric | 1964 |
| Spavinaw | High | Satisfactory | 75 | Water Supply | 1922 |
| Rim Dike 1 | High | Fair | 15 | Hydroelectric | 1968 |
| Scs-pryor Creek Site-31 | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| Polone | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Other | 1968 |
| Scarbow Lake | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Robert L Parker | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Irrigation | 1996 |
| Whitaker Home Pond | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Tulsa | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Dr. Williams Pond No 5 | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Other | 1958 |