Fort Gibson Dam


The Fort Gibson Dam is a gravity dam on the Grand River in Oklahoma, north of the town of Fort Gibson. The dam forms Fort Gibson Lake. The primary purposes of the dam and lake are flood control and hydroelectric power production, although supply of drinking water to local communities, as well as recreation, are additional benefits. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1941 and construction began the next year. During World War II construction was suspended and it recommenced in May 1946. In June 1949, the river was closed and the entire project was complete in September 1953 with the operation of the last of the power plant's four generators. Rights to construct the project originally belonged to the Grand River Dam Authority, but were seized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1946.

Salient features

Dam

Dikes-
Number3
TypeRolled earth filled topped by surfaced service roadway
Height
Length
Width

Elevations -
Top of dam
Top of gates
Spillway crest
Top of power pool
Flood control pool

Spillway

Outlet works

Reservoir

Contractors

First Contract: Al Johnson construction co. Winston brothers co. peter kiewit sons co. 608 Foshay Tower. Minneapolis, Minnesota
Second Contract: W. R. Grimshaw company. - Tulsa, Oklahoma