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Mayo Lock and Dam, located in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, along the Arkansas River, was completed in 1970 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of navigation. This gravity dam stands at a height of 71 feet and has a length of 7400 feet, with a storage capacity of 15,800 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single lock that is 600 feet long and 110 feet wide, facilitating the passage of vessels through the waterway.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the risk assessment conducted in 2015 by the USACE identified potential failure scenarios related to lock structures and gates. To manage and reduce these risks, the USACE has implemented various measures, including the design and construction of a new system for maintenance dewatering and repairs. Additionally, emergency exercises, routine updates to the Emergency Action Plan, detailed inspections, and close coordination with the navigation industry are part of the ongoing risk management efforts. Instrumentation and monitoring systems are also in place to assess changing conditions and ensure the dam's integrity.
In the event of a failure, while downstream flooding is not expected due to the dam's design for navigation purposes, the economic impacts and disruption to navigation traffic would be significant. The proactive risk management approach undertaken by the USACE aims to mitigate these potential consequences and ensure the continued safe operation of W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam for both water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
7400 |
Dam Height |
71 |
River Or Stream |
ARKANSAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
1595 |
Length Of Locks |
600 |
Hydraulic Height |
68 |
Drainage Area |
148084 |
Nid Storage |
15800 |
Structural Height |
71 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
71 |
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21700cfs |
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483cfs |
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32cfs |
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97cfs |
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|
28cfs |
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|
34cfs |