Lightning Creek Holding Pond A
Lightning Creek Holding Pond A is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lightning Creek Holding Pond A
The primary purpose of Lightning Creek Holding Pond A 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 Lightning Creek near Oklahoma City.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 6,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 541 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 10/17/2022.
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 | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Oklahoma City |
| River/Stream | Lightning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37400, -97.51092 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 541 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 541 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,716 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK11070 |
| Federal ID | OK11070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |