Will Rogers Park Holding Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 11, 2025

Located in Oklahoma City, the Will Rogers Park Holding Pond serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Deep Fork river.


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Summary

Built in 1967 by REA Eng., this earth dam has a height of 24 feet and a length of 1230 feet, providing a storage capacity of 323 acre-feet. The controlled spillway with a width of 42 feet helps manage maximum discharge of 25757 cubic feet per second, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding.

Managed by the Local Government and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the Will Rogers Park Holding Pond is designed to withstand high hazard potential events. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the pond undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. With a surface area of 26 acres and a drainage area of 3.8 square miles, this infrastructure plays a vital role in protecting the community from flood-related risks, making it a key asset in the region's water resource management efforts.

With its location in a high-risk area and a very high risk assessment rating, the Will Rogers Park Holding Pond is equipped with a valve outlet gate and follows emergency action guidelines to meet safety standards. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of this flood risk reduction structure are essential to safeguarding the environment and residents of Oklahoma City.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1230

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-DEEP FORK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

3.8

Nid Storage

323

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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.