Mclaury No. 1 dam
Mclaury No. 1
Mclaury No. 1 is a privately owned Earth-type dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Sayre. Constructed in 1963, this dam on TR-Starvation Creek stands at a height of 34 feet and has a storage capacity of 393 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 358 acre-feet, the dam serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water supply management.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Mclaury No. 1 boasts a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam poses a very high risk due to its condition assessment being currently unrated. The last inspection date was in 2010, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every five years. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unknown, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety and stability of this vital water resource infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of dams like Mclaury No. 1 in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks. With its strategic location and critical role in the region's water supply network, this dam serves as a crucial asset for the community. By staying informed about its condition, maintenance, and emergency preparedness measures, stakeholders can work together to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of Mclaury No. 1 for future generations.
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 Mclaury No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 8 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 10 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 1 cfs | → |
| Elm Fork Of North Fork Red River Nr Carl | 1 cfs | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mclaury No. 1.
Track Mclaury No. 1 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 Mclaury No. 1
Where does the data for Mclaury No. 1 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 Mclaury No. 1.