Broken Bow Dam
MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER·
McCurtain, Oklahoma·
Built 1968·
Gravity·
225 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 225 ft (taller than 100% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 4,026 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.6M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 918.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 754 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 443,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10307 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 10, 2022
State Regulated: No
Ownership
USACE - Tulsa District
Federal Government
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Broken Bow Dam?
Broken Bow Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Broken Bow Dam?
Broken Bow Dam is owned by USACE - Tulsa District (Federal Government).
When was Broken Bow Dam last inspected?
Broken Bow Dam was last inspected on August 10, 2022.
When was Broken Bow Dam built?
Broken Bow Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.