Rose Raymond L dam
Rose Raymond L
Rose Raymond L is a privately owned earth dam located in Lexington, Oklahoma, on Willow Creek. Constructed in 1977, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. It serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Rose Raymond L poses a unique challenge for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Despite being classified as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are unclear. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge rate of 10 cubic feet per second.
Located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Rose Raymond L offers a fascinating case study for those interested in dam safety and water management. As one of the many earth dams in the state, its combination of historical significance and potential risk factors make it a valuable point of study for researchers and professionals in the field.
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 Rose Raymond L -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman | 1 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 116 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rose Raymond L.
Boat launches
- Little Gravel Road Little Axe
- Lake Draper Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma Greenway Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - North Oklahoma City
Campgrounds
- Chandler City Park - Purcell
- Lake Thunderbird State Park - South
- Lake Thunderbird State Park - North
- Little Sandy Campground
- Hickory Hill Campground
- Hog Creek Campground
More reservoirs
Track Rose Raymond L in the Snoflo app
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About Rose Raymond L
Where does the data for Rose Raymond L 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 Rose Raymond L.