Meadow Lake Park
Key Takeaway
Meadow Lake Park is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 4.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | OK13224 |
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
JOVITA LANG C/O PIONEER FARMS LLC
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meadow Lake Park?
Meadow Lake Park 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 Meadow Lake Park?
Meadow Lake Park is owned by JOVITA LANG C/O PIONEER FARMS LLC (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meadow Lake Park built?
Meadow Lake Park was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Meadow Lake Park?
Meadow Lake Park 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 Meadow Lake Park?
Meadow Lake Park 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 Meadow Lake Park last inspected?
Meadow Lake Park was last inspected on December 14, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.