Lightning Creek Holding Pond A
Key Takeaway
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A is classified as high hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 18 ft (taller than 7.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 541 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,716 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK11070 |
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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond A?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A 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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond A?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A is owned by CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lightning Creek Holding Pond A built?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond A?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A 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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond A?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A has a dam height of 18 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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond A last inspected?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A was last inspected on October 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.