Heyburn Dam
Key Takeaway
Heyburn Dam is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 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 | 89 ft (taller than 99.3% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 880 acres |
| Drainage Area | 123 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OK10313 |
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 Heyburn Dam?
Heyburn Dam 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 Heyburn Dam?
Heyburn Dam is owned by USACE - Tulsa District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Heyburn Dam built?
Heyburn Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Heyburn Dam?
Heyburn Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Heyburn Dam?
Heyburn Dam has a dam height of 89 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 Heyburn Dam last inspected?
Heyburn Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.