Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility
Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility is an earth dam located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility
The primary purpose of Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility 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 Tulsa (local government). It impounds the Fry Dithch 2 Tri. Arkansas River near Tulsa.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Tulsa |
| Nearest City | Tulsa |
| River/Stream | Fry Dithch 2 Tri. Arkansas River |
| Coordinates | 36.01874, -95.89190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF TULSA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30263 |
| Federal ID | OK30263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |