Higo ( Wah Shah She )

LITTLE ROCK CREEK· Osage, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 94.2% in OK)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge1,980 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK11114

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 26, 1998
State Regulated: No

Ownership

FED GOV STATE PARK

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Higo ( Wah Shah She )?

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Higo ( Wah Shah She )?

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) is owned by FED GOV STATE PARK (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Higo ( Wah Shah She ) built?

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) 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 Higo ( Wah Shah She )?

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Higo ( Wah Shah She )?

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) has a dam height of 50 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 Higo ( Wah Shah She ) last inspected?

Higo ( Wah Shah She ) was last inspected on February 26, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.