Recreation is a local government-owned structure located in Catoosa, Oklahoma, along the TR-Bird Creek.
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This Earth-type dam, completed in 1950, serves a primary purpose of recreation and offers a surface area of 80 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and a normal storage of 320 acre-feet, this dam provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming.
Despite being classified as a low-hazard potential structure, Recreation is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet, ensuring proper water release during times of high flow. With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, it is crucial for proper risk management measures to be in place to ensure the safety of visitors and the surrounding community.
While the condition assessment of Recreation is listed as "Not Rated," the dam has undergone regular inspections with a frequency of 5 years. Emergency action plans and inundation maps may need to be updated to meet current guidelines, but the structure remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor recreation opportunities in the Tulsa District.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
4000 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIRD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
80 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
500 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Bird Creek Near Owasso
|
135cfs |
Coal Creek At Tulsa
|
1cfs |
Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa
|
176cfs |
Bird Creek Near Sperry
|
88cfs |
Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa
|
2cfs |
Arkansas River At Tulsa
|
10300cfs |