Eufaula Dam, also known as Eufaula Lake, is a Federal-owned structure located in Haskell, Oklahoma, along the Canadian River.
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Completed in 1964, the dam serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and water supply. With a height of 114 feet and a length of 3200 feet, Eufaula Dam has a significant storage capacity of 3,825,400 acre-feet and a surface area of 143,000 acres.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, a risk assessment conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 2017 determined that the risk associated with Eufaula Dam is low. However, in the event of a dam failure, the surrounding areas, including the cities of Whitefield, Webbers Falls, and Moffett in Oklahoma, as well as Ft. Smith and Van Buren in Arkansas, could experience widespread flooding and infrastructure damage. To mitigate this risk, USACE has implemented various measures such as emergency exercises, routine updates to the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and continuous monitoring and maintenance of the dam.
Overall, Eufaula Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region. Through proactive risk management measures and ongoing monitoring, USACE is committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of the dam to protect the surrounding communities and infrastructure from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
3200 |
Dam Height |
114 |
River Or Stream |
CANADIAN RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
143000 |
Hydraulic Height |
106 |
Drainage Area |
8405 |
Nid Storage |
3825400 |
Structural Height |
114 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
114 |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
1cfs |
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
|
13500cfs |
Arkansas River Near Haskell
|
6440cfs |
Poteau River Near Panama
|
483cfs |