Mcclure Park Stormwater Detention Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mcclure Park Stormwater Detention Pond in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serves a critical role in flood risk reduction along Mill Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1989, this detention pond has a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 95 cubic feet per second. The controlled spillway design ensures efficient water management during heavy rain events, protecting surrounding areas from potential flooding.

Managed by the local government, the Mcclure Park Stormwater Detention Pond is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Despite being rated as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the pond is considered to have a very high risk level (1) based on the available data. The location of the pond within the city of Tulsa highlights its importance in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the community from the impacts of extreme weather events.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mcclure Park Stormwater Detention Pond stands as a crucial infrastructure supporting flood resilience in Tulsa. Its strategic design and operational capabilities play a key role in managing stormwater runoff and protecting downstream areas from inundation. As climate change brings more intense rainfall and increased flood risks, the significance of well-maintained detention ponds like Mcclure Park cannot be understated in ensuring the safety and stability of urban environments.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Drainage Area

2.26

Nid Storage

163

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

9
       
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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.