Dolese Detention Basin Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Dolese Detention Basin, located in Lawton, Oklahoma, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by Johnson Engineering in 1984.


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Summary

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 2231 feet, holding a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The basin is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its operational integrity.

The Dolese Detention Basin is situated along the Meadowbrook River and falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a controlled spillway width of 32 feet, the dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. Despite its high-risk classification, the basin's risk management measures and emergency action plans are being continuously evaluated to meet guidelines and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Overall, Dolese Detention Basin serves as a vital component in mitigating flood risks in Comanche County, Oklahoma, and highlights the importance of effective water resource management in climate-vulnerable regions.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

2231

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

MEADOWBROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

0.83

Nid Storage

300

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.