96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility
Key Takeaway
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 903 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30262 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF OWASSO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility?
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility?
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility is owned by CITY OF OWASSO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility built?
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility?
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility?
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility last inspected?
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility was last inspected on June 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.