Eastern Avenue
Key Takeaway
Eastern Avenue is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 0.6% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,300,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | OK22289 |
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 OKLAHOMA CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Eastern Avenue?
Eastern Avenue 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 Eastern Avenue?
Eastern Avenue is owned by CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eastern Avenue built?
Eastern Avenue was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Eastern Avenue?
Eastern Avenue 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 Eastern Avenue?
Eastern Avenue has a dam height of 13 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.