Sallisaw Park Lake
Key Takeaway
Sallisaw Park Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 20,460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02345 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF SALLISAW
Local Government
Nearby Dams
SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-01
Sequoyah, OK
Low Hazard 23 ftSCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-04
Sequoyah, OK
Low Hazard 29 ftSCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-02
Sequoyah, OK
High Hazard 33 ftSCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-03
Sequoyah, OK
High Hazard 33 ftSallisaw
Sequoyah, OK
Low Hazard 28 ftSCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-05
Sequoyah, OK
Low Hazard 43 ftSCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-29
Sequoyah, OK
High Hazard 62 ftOknoname 135004
Sequoyah, OK
Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sallisaw Park Lake?
Sallisaw Park Lake 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 Sallisaw Park Lake?
Sallisaw Park Lake is owned by CITY OF SALLISAW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sallisaw Park Lake built?
Sallisaw Park Lake 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 Sallisaw Park Lake?
Sallisaw Park Lake 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 Sallisaw Park Lake?
Sallisaw Park Lake has a dam height of 20 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 Sallisaw Park Lake last inspected?
Sallisaw Park Lake was last inspected on December 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.