Rim Dike 1 dam
Rim Dike 1
Rim Dike 1 is a state-owned structure located in Mayes, Oklahoma, along the Salina Creek and Neosho River. Built in 1968 for hydroelectric purposes, this dam stands at 15 feet high and stretches 3000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 48,225 acre-feet. The dam is primarily constructed with buttress and stone core types on a rock foundation, making it a significant water resource infrastructure in the area.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Rim Dike 1 is classified as a high hazard potential structure with limited condition assessment data available. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and power generation in the region. With its strategic location and purpose, Rim Dike 1 serves as a key component in Oklahoma's water resource infrastructure, ensuring the safety and reliability of water supply for both agricultural and urban needs.
Although lacking detailed risk assessment and emergency preparedness information, Rim Dike 1 remains an essential structure for water and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor. Its historical significance, engineering design, and operational impact make it a fascinating subject for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the Oklahoma region.
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 Rim Dike 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River Near Chouteau | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Eucha | 614 cfs | → |
| Neosho River Near Langley | 13,500 cfs | → |
| Beaty Creek Near Jay | 70 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Chewey | 790 cfs | → |
| Big Cabin Creek Near Big Cabin | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rim Dike 1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Snowdale State Park
- Spavinaw State Park
- Chouteau Bend - Fort Gibson Lake
- Cherokee State Park
- Flat Rock Creek - Fort Gibson Lake
- Rocky Point - Fort Gibson Lake
Fishing spots
Track Rim Dike 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 Rim Dike 1
Where does the data for Rim Dike 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 High 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 Rim Dike 1.