Lightning Creek Holding Pond B in Oklahoma City serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Lightning Creek.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The dam, primarily owned and regulated by the local government, is inspected every five years, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment score of 1.
Maintaining a controlled spillway type with a single valve outlet gate, Lightning Creek Holding Pond B is designed to mitigate flood risks in the area. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community. Despite its low hazard potential, the structure's very high risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to safeguard against potential threats and ensure the safety of residents in the region.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
LIGHTNING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |