Little River Park Dam
Little River Park Dam is a dam located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little River Park Dam
The primary purpose of Little River Park Dam 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 Moore (local government). It impounds the Little River near Moore.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 821 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 301 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2022.
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 | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Moore |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.32833, -97.49972 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 821 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,864 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Moore |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30561 |
| Federal ID | OK30561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |