Newt Graham Lock and Dam, located on the Verdigris River in Oklahoma, serves as a vital infrastructure for navigation purposes.
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Completed in 1970 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this concrete dam stands at 48 feet in height and spans 7367 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 23,500 acre-feet. The dam includes a controlled spillway, a navigation lock chamber, and is designed to manage a maximum discharge of 155,000 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the risk of failure is primarily associated with potential spillway gate failures and erosion along the embankment. To manage this risk, the US Army Corps of Engineers conducts regular maintenance, inspections, and emergency exercises with local and state responders. They also update the Emergency Action Plan yearly, monitor the dam's integrity through instrumentation, and periodically dewater the navigation lock chamber for inspection and repairs. Overall, Newt Graham Lock and Dam is a crucial structure for both navigation and flood control in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
7367 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
VERDIGRIS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
1490 |
Length Of Locks |
600 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
2034 |
Nid Storage |
23500 |
Structural Height |
48 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |