Sooner Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Sooner Road Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,464 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | OK83005 |
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 WATER TRUST
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sooner Road Dam?
Sooner Road Dam 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 Sooner Road Dam?
Sooner Road Dam is owned by CITY OF OKLAHOMA WATER TRUST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sooner Road Dam built?
Sooner Road Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Road Dam?
Sooner Road Dam 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 Sooner Road Dam?
Sooner Road Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Road Dam last inspected?
Sooner Road Dam was last inspected on December 27, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.