Every dam has a story. Every inspection matters. This National Dam Safety Day, we're recognizing the dedicated Tulsa District professionals who work behind the scenes to monitor, inspect and maintain our dams. Their expertise helps support flood risk management, hydropower generation, water supply, navigation and recreation throughout the region. Every dam has a story. Every inspection matters. Copyright Note: This project includes copyrighted music licensed for use by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Megatrax.

Chris Baker, risk communications, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, provides an update on the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project to community members during a community meeting in Tulsa, Okla., April 30, 2026. The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Safety Project goal is to reduce the likelihood of erosion and levee breach from flooding along the Arkansas River in Tulsa and Tulsa County. The 20-mile levee system provides a barrier to flooding from Sand Springs, Okla. to Tulsa. The Tulsa District is working with the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa County, the City of Tulsa, the City of Sand Springs and the project sponsor, Tulsa County Drainage District 12 to address levee deficiencies. The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee was constructed by the Tulsa District during World War II and relinquished to Tulsa County Drainage District 12 in after construction completed in 1945. The project includes the incorporation of filter berms and improved toe drains to improve drainage and reduce potential for erosion from inside the levee. Construction is expected to start in 2027.

For over 80 years, the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee has provided a barrier from Arkansas River floods for Tulsa and Tulsa County residents. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, the State of Oklahoma, Tulsa County, the City of Tulsa, and the City of Sand Springs are working together to modernize the 20-mile levee. Narration by Taft Price, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Copyright Note: This project includes copyrighted music licensed for use by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Megatrax.

A contracted dive team prepares equipment before the diver enters the water at Lake Arcadia, Oklahoma March 11, 2026. The dive team assisted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District personnel in the retrieval of a damaged trash rack at the structure. The rack was secured underwater and later lifted from the water using a crane during maintenance operations supporting safe dam operations.. This project Includes copyrighted music licensed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through Megatrax