Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility dam
Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility
Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by DESHAZO STAREK AND TANG, INC. The earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, completed in 1989. The facility's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in December 2019.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the facility plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, the Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility utilizes a controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot and a single valve outlet gate. The structure's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood mitigation efforts.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility presents a fascinating case study in flood risk management and infrastructure design. Situated near the Fry Ditch 2 Tributary of the Arkansas River, this earth dam serves as a critical line of defense against flooding in the Tulsa County area. With its strategic location and robust construction, the facility stands as a testament to the importance of proactive flood risk reduction measures in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 6 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 4 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 1 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility.
Boat launches
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Case Community Park
- Catoosa
- Rogers County
Track Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility
Where does the data for Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tulsa Bridle Trails Detention Facility.