Stone Canyon Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Stone Canyon is a private recreational dam located in Owasso, Oklahoma, along an unnamed tributary to Elm Creek.
Summary
Built in 2009, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 5280 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 2110 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for recreation purposes, offering activities such as boating and fishing in its 104-acre surface area. Despite its fair condition assessment, Stone Canyon poses a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Stone Canyon is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The dam is located in Rogers County and falls under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement processes in place. With a risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)", the dam's emergency action plan is crucial in mitigating potential hazards and ensuring public safety in the event of a breach or emergency. Overall, Stone Canyon serves as a popular recreational destination while also highlighting the importance of proper water resource management and climate resilience strategies in the face of increasing risks posed by climate change.
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Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
5280 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
104 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
2.56 |
Nid Storage |
2110 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Stone Canyon