Recreation Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Recreation is a local government-owned structure located in Catoosa, Oklahoma, along the TR-Bird Creek.


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Summary

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
       
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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.