Cotner D.D.
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is a privately owned earth dam located in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, along the TR-Polecat Creek. Completed in 1970, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2700 cubic feet per second. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 630 feet, Cotner D.D. is regulated and inspected by the OWRB, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, Cotner D.D. poses a very high risk according to a risk assessment, which emphasizes the importance of proper risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While its condition is currently not rated, regular inspections have been conducted, with the last one taking place in August 2011. The dam is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and is supported by a stone core and soil foundation.
Located within the Tulsa District, Cotner D.D. is situated in Creek County, Oklahoma, and falls under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency OWRB. With its recreational purpose and potential risk, this dam stands as a vital structure in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource and climate enthusiasts in monitoring and ensuring the safety and integrity of such critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
630 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-POLECAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |