Arcadia Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Arcadia Dam, also known as Arcadia Lake, is a Federal-owned structure located in Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Arcadia.
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Summary
Completed in 1986, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction but also provides opportunities for recreation and water supply. This Earth-type dam stands at 102 feet high and spans a length of 5250 feet, with a storage capacity of 190,700 acre-feet and a surface area of 1820 acres.
Despite its high hazard potential, the US Army Corps of Engineers has classified the risk associated with Arcadia Dam as low. The main risks to its integrity include potential earthquake damage, internal erosion from water seepage, and spillway erosion leading to a larger release from the reservoir. In the event of a dam failure, downstream communities such as Arcadia, Edmond, Luther, Wellston, and Warwick along the Deep Fork River could face flooding, economic impacts, and significant loss of life. The Corps has implemented risk management measures to mitigate these risks and ensure the safety of surrounding populations.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
5250 |
Dam Height |
102 |
River Or Stream |
DEEP FORK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1820 |
Hydraulic Height |
99 |
Drainage Area |
105 |
Nid Storage |
190700 |
Structural Height |
102 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
102 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Arcadia Dam