Dolese Youth Park
Key Takeaway
Dolese Youth Park is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22001 |
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 OKLAHOMA CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dolese Youth Park?
Dolese Youth Park 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 Dolese Youth Park?
Dolese Youth Park is owned by CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dolese Youth Park built?
Dolese Youth Park was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Dolese Youth Park?
Dolese Youth Park serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dolese Youth Park?
Dolese Youth Park has a dam height of 25 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 Dolese Youth Park last inspected?
Dolese Youth Park was last inspected on October 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.