Skyline Park is a private recreational area located in Bixby, Oklahoma, along the TR-ARKANSAS RIVER.
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The park features an Earth dam with a height of 47 feet and a length of 1600 feet, completed in 1952. With a normal storage capacity of 610 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1000 acre-feet, the park covers a surface area of 21 acres and has a drainage area of 0.33 square miles.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Skyline Park has a low hazard potential and is deemed to have a very high risk assessment rating. Despite being last inspected in 2010, the park has state-regulated permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, the park provides a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and water resource conservation enthusiasts to enjoy.
Overall, Skyline Park offers a serene environment for visitors to appreciate the beauty of the Arkansas River while also serving as a crucial reservoir for water storage and management in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. As a privately owned and state-regulated facility, the park exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource practices in the face of climate change and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ARKANSAS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
47 |
Drainage Area |
0.33 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
47 |