Checotah City East is a local government-owned dam in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, serving as a crucial water supply source for the area.
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Completed in 1910, this earth dam stands at 17 feet high and spans a length of 590 feet along TR-Lake Eufaula. With a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in water management and supply for the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Checotah City East is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management and monitoring. With a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, the dam's emergency action plan status and readiness for potential inundation events are not currently rated or updated, highlighting the need for continued preparedness measures.
Located just 7 miles from Eufaula, this dam is situated within the Tulsa District and is overseen by local government authorities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data for Checotah City East underscores the significant role it plays in ensuring reliable water supply for the community, while also emphasizing the importance of ongoing maintenance, inspection, and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LAKE EUFAULA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
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2160cfs |
Arkansas River Near Haskell
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6440cfs |
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
|
13500cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
142cfs |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
212cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Deep Fork - Lake Eufaula State Park
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Gentry Creek Landing - Eufaula Lake
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Belle Starr Park - Eufaula Lake
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Porum Landing - Eufaula Lake
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