Diamondback
Watonga, Oklahoma
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The Diamondback Correctional Facility, a 1,480-bed medium security private prison, offers the promise of economic growth to the town of Watonga.
Private prisons represent significant economic impact to their locale. The construction process alone contributes millions of dollars in construction contracts to the area. Once complete, the annual payroll associated with 200+ jobs at the prison greatly impacts the community. The acquisition of supplies to run a 1,000- to 1,500-inmate prison fuels growth in the local business community as well.
