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Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Dredging Operations

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Sallisaw, Oklahoma, United States

Source: DVIDS

Project
Completed

Dredging operations at Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation system were conducted to shape the channel and prepare the site for completion. Construction began in April 1964, with closure in October 1970 and operational status achieved in December 1970. The project supports navigation, hydropower, and the nation's economy.

Status
Closed
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Commercial
Location
Sallisaw, Oklahoma, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
DVIDS

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The project “Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam Dredging Operations” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from DVIDS.

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completed

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Closed

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2026-07-22

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Dredging operations at Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation system were conducted to shape the channel and prepare the site for completion. Construction began in April 1964, with closure in October 1970 and operational status achieved in December 1970. The project supports navigation, hydropower, and the nation's economy.

Original sector

Water Infrastructure

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Oklahoma

City

Sallisaw

Source

Source

DVIDS

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Sector

Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Commercial

Article published date

2026-04-30

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