"Leaning Tower of Broken Arrow" actually perfectly vertical, according to City, despite apparent tilt

A water tower that appears to be leaning is not, according to the City of Broken Arrow, where a spokesman speculates an optical illusion is causing speculation it's not exactly vertical.

Friday, August 8th 2025, 9:10 pm

By: Emory Bryan

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma -

A water tower under construction in Broken Arrow appears to be leaning, but is not, according to the City of Broken Arrow.

The apparent lean attracted attention online, according to City spokesman Aaron McCullough, who said that prompted the City to ask the contractor to verify it was vertical with a laser survey.

The tower, at 101st and Lynn Lane, will hold 2.5 million gallons when complete, and improve the water system for the south side of Broken Arrow, according to McCullough.

Emory Bryan

Emory Bryan is a general assignment reporter for News On 6. He began his news career covering the school board for his hometown radio station and worked on the newspaper staff in college before making the switch to television. Emory joined the News On 6 team in 1994.