Tulsa River Parks dam
Tulsa River Parks
Tulsa River Parks, also known as Zink Lake, is a stunning recreational area located along the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Managed by the local government, the park offers a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. With a low hazard potential and very high risk assessment rating, the park provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to engage in various outdoor activities.
Featuring a unique dam structure completed in 1930, Tulsa River Parks offers a beautiful backdrop for picnics, hiking, biking, and other recreational pursuits. The controlled spillway and valve outlet gate ensure the safety and stability of the dam, while the surrounding natural landscape adds to the park's charm. Despite its age, the dam has been inspected regularly and maintained to meet state regulations, providing peace of mind for visitors and residents alike.
With a primary purpose of recreation, Tulsa River Parks boasts a normal storage capacity of 750 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet. The park's location along the Arkansas River, within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, further enhances its appeal for water enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat. Whether you're interested in water-based activities or simply looking to unwind in nature, Tulsa River Parks offers a memorable experience for all who visit.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tulsa River Parks -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 246 cfs | → |
| Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa | 2 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 98 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 24 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tulsa River Parks.
Boat launches
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
- Case Community Park
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Old State Highway 51 Sand Springs
- North Dotson Drive 500, Osage County
- West Bear's Glen Road Pawnee County
Track Tulsa River Parks in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Tulsa River Parks
Where does the data for Tulsa River Parks come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tulsa River Parks.