Oknoname 037073 dam
Oknoname 037073
Oknoname 037073, located in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1965 for flood risk reduction along Skull Creek. Standing at 25 feet tall and 500 feet long, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, Oknoname 037073 is designed to manage high discharges of up to 3400 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety of the community.
Although classified as having a low hazard potential, Oknoname 037073 is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the surrounding infrastructure. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance. With a single valve outlet gate and no associated structures, the dam relies solely on its design and construction integrity to function effectively in times of need. The risk management measures for Oknoname 037073 remain unspecified, leaving room for improvement in safeguarding this important flood control structure.
As a key element in the flood risk reduction strategy for the area, Oknoname 037073 serves as a vital asset in protecting the community from potential disasters. With its state-regulated status and the involvement of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness. However, the lack of detailed risk management measures and updated emergency preparedness plans raise concerns about the long-term resilience of this essential water resource infrastructure in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 037073 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 50 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 402 cfs | → |
| Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 037073.
Boat launches
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Case Community Park
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Old State Highway 51 Sand Springs
- South 263rd West Avenue Tulsa County
Track Oknoname 037073 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 037073
Where does the data for Oknoname 037073 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 Oknoname 037073.