Tulsa Turner Park Detention Pond, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serves as a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure designed by W.
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R. Holway and Associates. Completed in 1998, this detention pond has a NID storage capacity of 167 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 15 acres and has a drainage area of 1.26 square miles, aiding in mitigating flood risks in the region.
This detention pond is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes state permitting, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its functionality and safety. The primary purpose of the Tulsa Turner Park Detention Pond is flood risk reduction, and it is strategically located to manage stormwater runoff from Coal Creek Tributary and Bird Creek. With a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway, this infrastructure plays a crucial role in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events.
Despite being designated as having an undetermined hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating, the condition assessment of the Tulsa Turner Park Detention Pond is currently not rated. It serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in Tulsa's flood risk reduction efforts, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Height |
9.5 |
River Or Stream |
COAL CREEK TRI. BIRD CREEK |
Surface Area |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1.26 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
10 |