Lightning Creek Holding Pond B
Key Takeaway
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12209 |
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 - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lightning Creek Holding Pond B?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B 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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond B?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B is owned by CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lightning Creek Holding Pond B built?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B 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 B?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B 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 B?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B 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 Lightning Creek Holding Pond B last inspected?
Lightning Creek Holding Pond B was last inspected on December 20, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.