96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility dam
96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility
Located in Owasso, Oklahoma, the 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility is a vital structure designed for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1988, this Earth-type dam stands at 20 feet tall and has a structural height of 23 feet, serving the purpose of mitigating the impact of potential flooding events in the Tulsa District. With a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, this facility plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from the destructive forces of water.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), the dam has a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 903 cubic feet per second. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this facility is inspected every three years to ensure its satisfactory condition and readiness to respond to emergencies. Despite its age, the 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility remains a critical infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of proactive flood risk management in the face of increasing environmental challenges.
As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like the 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility play a crucial role in protecting communities and minimizing the potential damage caused by floods. With its strategic location along the Ranch Creek tributary, this dam serves as a beacon of resilience and adaptation in the face of evolving environmental threats. By prioritizing regular inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness measures, this facility exemplifies the proactive approach needed to ensure the sustainable management of water resources in a changing climate landscape.
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 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 183 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 225 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Sperry | 150 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 98 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Claremore | 303 cfs | → |
| Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility.
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About 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility
Where does the data for 96 & Garnett Regional Detention Facility 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 Significant 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.
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