Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam
Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Kay County, Oklahoma, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cremers Park Regional Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Cremers Park Regional Detention 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 Ponca City (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Bois D'arc Creek near Ponca City.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 11/09/2022.
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 | Kay |
| Nearest City | Ponca City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Bois D'arc Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.73129, -97.08220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF PONCA CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK83011 |
| Federal ID | OK83011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |