Aspen Pond Dam dam
Aspen Pond Dam
Aspen Pond Dam in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a locally owned structure designed by COOK & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING to reduce flood risks along the East Branch of Haikey Creek. The dam is an earth-type structure with a buttress and stone core, standing at a height of 17.64 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 42.46 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.48 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential, Aspen Pond Dam has a very high risk assessment rating, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and a valve outlet gate for water release. The last inspection was conducted in 2010, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the state agency OWRB, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enforcement measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Aspen Pond Dam can appreciate its role in flood risk reduction and water management in the Tulsa District. The dam's location in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and its association with the East Branch of Haikey Creek demonstrate its significance in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events. With a focus on safety and risk management, Aspen Pond Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for maintaining water quality, controlling water flow, and protecting the surrounding environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Aspen Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 13 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 5 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 1 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 287 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aspen Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
- Catoosa
- Rogers County
- Case Community Park
Track Aspen Pond Dam 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 Aspen Pond Dam
Where does the data for Aspen Pond Dam 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 Aspen Pond Dam.