Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon

TR-WEST ELM CREEK· Cleveland, Oklahoma· Built 1965· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 83.4% in OK)
Dam Length1,216 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOK12570

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 3, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

OKLAHOMA CITY WATER UTILITIES TRUST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon?

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon 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 Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon?

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon is owned by OKLAHOMA CITY WATER UTILITIES TRUST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon built?

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon?

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon?

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon has a dam height of 40 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 Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon last inspected?

Sw Oklahoma City Sludge Lagoon was last inspected on December 3, 2013. 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.