Covington Regional Detention
Key Takeaway
Covington Regional Detention is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 0.7% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 354 cfs |
| NID ID | OK30479 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Broken Arrow
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Covington Regional Detention?
Covington Regional Detention is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Covington Regional Detention?
Covington Regional Detention is owned by City of Broken Arrow (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Covington Regional Detention?
Covington Regional Detention 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 Covington Regional Detention?
Covington Regional Detention has a dam height of 14 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.