Copan Dam - Caney Levee
Key Takeaway
Copan Dam - Caney Levee is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 73 ft (taller than 98.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 7,730 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 338.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,850 acres |
| Drainage Area | 505 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 199,070 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21489 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USACE - Tulsa District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Copan Dam - Caney Levee?
Copan Dam - Caney Levee is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Copan Dam - Caney Levee?
Copan Dam - Caney Levee is owned by USACE - Tulsa District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Copan Dam - Caney Levee built?
Copan Dam - Caney Levee was completed in 1983, making it 43 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Copan Dam - Caney Levee?
Copan Dam - Caney Levee serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Copan Dam - Caney Levee?
Copan Dam - Caney Levee has a dam height of 73 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Copan Dam - Caney Levee last inspected?
Copan Dam - Caney Levee was last inspected on May 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.