Wpa Pond
Wpa Pond is an earth dam located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wpa Pond
The primary purpose of Wpa Pond is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Camp Gruber (federal). It impounds the Tr-boudinot Creek near Braggs.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Muskogee |
| Nearest City | Braggs |
| River/Stream | Tr-boudinot Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.70471, -95.17119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Camp Gruber |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK20997 |
| Federal ID | OK20997 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |