Oklahoma Centennial Dam

UNNAMED TRIB OF TURKEY CREEK/BIRD CREEK/VERDIGRIS· Osage, Oklahoma· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Oklahoma Centennial Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam Length960 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge367 cfs
NID IDOK83007

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: September 14, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oklahoma Centennial Dam?

Oklahoma Centennial 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 Oklahoma Centennial Dam?

Oklahoma Centennial Dam is owned by OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL BOTANICAL GARDENS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oklahoma Centennial Dam?

Oklahoma Centennial Dam 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 Oklahoma Centennial Dam?

Oklahoma Centennial Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Oklahoma Centennial Dam last inspected?

Oklahoma Centennial Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2011. 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.