Kane Dam

TR-CANEY RIVER· Washington, Oklahoma· 38 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Kane Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 38 ft (taller than 80.3% in OK)
Dam Length500 ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOK30587

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

John Kane

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kane Dam?

Kane Dam 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 Kane Dam?

Kane Dam is owned by John Kane (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kane Dam?

Kane Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kane Dam?

Kane Dam has a dam height of 38 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.

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.