Recreation

TR-BIRD CREEK· Tulsa, Oklahoma· Built 1950· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Recreation is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length4,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Max Discharge150 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDOK12632

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 15, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

CITY OF TULSA

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Recreation?

Recreation 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 Recreation?

Recreation is owned by CITY OF TULSA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Recreation built?

Recreation was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Recreation?

Recreation 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 Recreation?

Recreation has a dam height of 15 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 Recreation last inspected?

Recreation was last inspected on December 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.