Mountain Park Dam, Oklahoma, USA

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Quick Facts About Mountain Park Dam

Location: Kiowa, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34.7386, -98.9875
River: West Otter Creek, North Fork Of Red River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Concrete Arch
Commissioned: 1975
Dam Height: 59 ft (18 m)
Dam Length: 535 ft (163 m)
Dam Capacity: 197,520 acre-ft (243,637 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Mountain Park Dam Information

Mountain Park Dam is a concrete arch dam located about 5 miles from Snyder, Kiowa, Oklahoma.

The dam, which is on the West Otter Creek, North Fork Of Red River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1975 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Mountain Park Dam Structure

The Mountain Park Dam is approximately 535 feet (163 m) long, 59 feet (18 m) high and has a structural volume of 18,160 cubic yards (13,884 cubic metres).

Mountain Park Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 97,520 acre-ft (120,289 Ml) and maximum capacity of 197,520 acre-ft (243,637 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 9,600 acres (3,885 ha) and the total catchment area is 121 square miles (313 square kilometres).

Mountain Park Dam Spillway

The dam has a 320 feet (98 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 38300 cubic feet per second (1085 cubic metres per second).

Mountain Park Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Mountain Park Dam
Kiowa, Oklahoma
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 59 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 535 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 197,520 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 121 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Mountain Park Dam Weather

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Mountain Park Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Mountain Park Dam?

Mountain Park Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Mountain Park Dam?

Mountain Park Dam is in Kiowa County.

How high is the Mountain Park Dam?

Mountain Park Dam is 59 feet high.

How long is the Mountain Park Dam?

Mountain Park Dam is 535 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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