Banks Wj dam
Banks Wj
Banks Wj, located in Burneyville, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1954 for various purposes. Standing at a height of 23 feet and a length of 810 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet and a surface area of 68 acres. It is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential rating and a very high risk assessment score.
The dam, situated on the TR-Walnut Bayour river, features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While it has not been rated for its condition, Banks Wj meets state permitting and inspection requirements. In case of emergencies, the status of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk management measures for the dam are not specified, indicating potential areas for improvement in ensuring the safety and security of the structure and surrounding areas.
Despite being a privately owned dam, Banks Wj plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Love County, Oklahoma. With its significant storage capacity, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for regulating water flow and providing flood control in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the details and maintenance of structures like Banks Wj is essential for ensuring the sustainability and resilience of our water systems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Banks Wj -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 421 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 4 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Banks Wj.
Boat launches
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Mountain Lake Road Carter County
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Dukes - Lake Murray State Park
- Elephant Rock - Lake Murray State Park
- Cedar Grove - Lake Murray State Park
- Tipps Point - Lake Murray State Park
- Buzzards Roost - Lake Murray State Park
- Field Trial Area - Lake Murray State Park
Fishing spots
Track Banks Wj in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Banks Wj
Where does the data for Banks Wj 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 Banks Wj.