Pines East is a privately owned dam in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Completed in 1925, this earth dam stands at 17 feet high and spans 304 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary to Spring Creek and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Despite its recreational focus, Pines East poses a high hazard potential, with an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of December 2021. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for Pines East rates its risk level as very high, emphasizing the need for ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and uphold public safety. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the condition of dams like Pines East to ensure their resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
304 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY TO SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.41 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |