Zajic's East

Canadian, Oklahoma· 19 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Zajic's East is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is water supply. 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 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK)
Dam Length750 ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,013 cfs
NID IDOK30537

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 12, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

ROBERT ZAJIC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Zajic's East?

Zajic's East 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 Zajic's East?

Zajic's East is owned by ROBERT ZAJIC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Zajic's East?

Zajic's East serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Zajic's East?

Zajic's East has a dam height of 19 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 Zajic's East last inspected?

Zajic's East was last inspected on July 12, 2022. 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.