Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83011 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF PONCA CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam?
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam?
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam is owned by CITY OF PONCA CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam built?
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam 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 Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam?
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam 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 Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam?
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam last inspected?
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.