Quanah Parker Dam
Key Takeaway
Quanah Parker Dam is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 53 ft (taller than 95.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 132 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,423 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | OK00468 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Quanah Parker Dam?
Quanah Parker 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 Quanah Parker Dam?
Quanah Parker Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quanah Parker Dam built?
Quanah Parker Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Quanah Parker Dam?
Quanah Parker Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Quanah Parker Dam?
Quanah Parker Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Quanah Parker Dam last inspected?
Quanah Parker Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.