Webbers Falls Lock and Dam, located on the Arkansas River in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a vital infrastructure owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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Completed in 1970, this gravity dam serves primarily for navigation purposes, with a height of 84 feet and a length of 4370 feet. The dam also has a hydroelectric function and a controlled spillway with a width of 600 feet. With a significant hazard potential, the risk associated with the dam is managed through various measures, including rehabilitation of deteriorated gates, emergency response planning, routine updates to the Emergency Action Plan, and continuous monitoring and inspections to ensure the integrity of the structure.
USACE has classified the risk of Webbers Falls Lock and Dam as low, primarily driven by the potential failure of the spillway gates due to debris impact or a barge strike. While a failure might not lead to a large increase in downstream flooding, immediate impacts would be felt by the towns of Webbers Falls and Gore. To mitigate this risk, USACE is implementing a comprehensive risk management strategy, including ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation efforts, emergency exercises with local responders, and detailed monitoring and inspection programs. These actions aim to enhance the safety and resilience of the dam and reduce the potential impact on the surrounding communities in case of an emergency.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
4370 |
Dam Height |
84 |
River Or Stream |
ARKANSAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
11640 |
Length Of Locks |
600 |
Hydraulic Height |
80 |
Drainage Area |
97033 |
Nid Storage |
170100 |
Structural Height |
84 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
84 |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
|
13500cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
20cfs |
Illinois River Near Tahlequah
|
470cfs |
Baron Fork At Eldon
|
72cfs |