Dry Creek Detention Pond
Dry Creek Detention Pond is an earth dam located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dry Creek Detention Pond
The primary purpose of Dry Creek Detention Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Oklahoma City (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Oklahoma City.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 281 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oklahoma dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Nearest City | Oklahoma City |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59074, -97.58068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11061 |
| Federal ID | OK11061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |