Flint Ja dam
Flint Ja
Flint Ja is a privately owned dam located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, along the TR-Wewoka Creek. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, Flint Ja has a very high risk assessment due to its critical location and the potential impact it could have on the surrounding area in the event of a failure. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in August 2011, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition of the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated," it is essential that ongoing risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
Given the high risk assessment associated with Flint Ja, it is crucial that emergency action plans (EAPs) are prepared and regularly updated to meet guidelines and ensure the safety of nearby residents in the event of a dam failure. With a very high risk classification and a low hazard potential, the dam presents a significant challenge for risk management and mitigation efforts. Close monitoring and proactive measures are essential to address any potential threats and protect the surrounding community from the consequences of a dam failure.
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 Flint Ja -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 254 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 82 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 429 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flint Ja.
Campgrounds
Track Flint Ja in the Snoflo app
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About Flint Ja
Where does the data for Flint Ja 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 Flint Ja.