Oknoname 093012 dam
Oknoname 093012
Oknoname 093012, located in Major County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1950 on the TR-BARNEY CREEK, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 494 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes and has a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 85 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, it is considered to have a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated and lacking emergency action plans.
While the dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and has passed state inspections, it is in need of further risk assessment and management measures to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the environment. The dam's spillway is of the controlled type and features a single valve outlet gate, with a surface area of 2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Its overall risk level is classified as very high, highlighting the importance of proactive risk mitigation strategies and emergency preparedness.
The dam's last inspection was conducted in 2009, and it is due for further assessments every 5 years. With its location in a high-risk area and the potential for flooding events, stakeholders and authorities must prioritize the implementation of emergency action plans, risk assessments, and maintenance measures to safeguard the dam's integrity and ensure the protection of downstream communities and water resources in the event of a catastrophic 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 Oknoname 093012 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Near Seiling | 28 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Waynoka | 54 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Woodward | 17 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva | 37 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga | 12 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Buffalo | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 093012.
Track Oknoname 093012 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 093012
Where does the data for Oknoname 093012 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.
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