Allen Sportsman Club dam
Allen Sportsman Club
The Allen Sportsman Club, located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned recreational facility situated along the TR-Muddy Boggy Creek. The dam at the club, completed in 1926, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 28 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 0.44 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of providing recreational activities for enthusiasts in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the dam at Allen Sportsman Club is classified as an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation. Although the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment for the dam is categorized as very high, signaling the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The facility has a controlled spillway and one outlet gate, with the last inspection conducted in May 2010 at a frequency of every 5 years.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Allen Sportsman Club offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human recreation and environmental stewardship. By understanding the design and function of the dam, visitors can appreciate the delicate balance between water management for recreational purposes and the preservation of natural ecosystems. With its historical significance and scenic location along TR-Muddy Boggy Creek, the club serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the sustainable use of water resources in Oklahoma.
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 Allen Sportsman Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 57 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 354 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 214 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Allen Sportsman Club.
Track Allen Sportsman Club in the Snoflo app
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About Allen Sportsman Club
Where does the data for Allen Sportsman Club 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 Allen Sportsman Club.