Sooner Park Detention Pond
Key Takeaway
Sooner Park Detention Pond is classified as significant hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 10.2% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | OK30259 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF BARTLESVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sooner Park Detention Pond?
Sooner Park Detention Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sooner Park Detention Pond?
Sooner Park Detention Pond is owned by CITY OF BARTLESVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sooner Park Detention Pond built?
Sooner Park Detention Pond was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Sooner Park Detention Pond?
Sooner Park Detention Pond 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 Sooner Park Detention Pond?
Sooner Park Detention Pond has a dam height of 19 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 Sooner Park Detention Pond last inspected?
Sooner Park Detention Pond was last inspected on December 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.