Cedar Ave. Detention Pond
Cedar Ave. Detention Pond is a dam located in Woodward County, Oklahoma. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Ave. Detention Pond
The primary purpose of Cedar Ave. 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 Woodward (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To North Canadian River near Woodward.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,973 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 371 acre-feet.
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 11/21/2022.
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 | Woodward |
| Nearest City | Woodward |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To North Canadian River |
| Coordinates | 36.42421, -99.39709 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,973 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,006 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF WOODWARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30498 |
| Federal ID | OK30498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |