Friend Wf dam
Friend Wf
Friend Wf, located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of "Other." Completed in 1950, this structure stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet. It has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres, serving as a crucial water resource in the area. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Friend Wf is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate. The dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, plays a vital role in managing the water flow of the TR-MISSION CR river/stream. Despite its age, the condition of the dam is not rated, and it meets all state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The structure is a key component of the water infrastructure in Osage County, Oklahoma, supporting various purposes for the local community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Friend Wf serves as a fascinating example of how private ownership can play a crucial role in managing and maintaining essential water infrastructure. With its strategic location and low hazard potential, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of effective regulation and inspection in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Friend Wf will be instrumental in safeguarding the water supply for future generations in Oklahoma.
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 Friend Wf -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 35 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 41 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 124 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 68 cfs | → |
| Hominy Creek Near Hominy | 2 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Lenapah | 737 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Friend Wf.
Track Friend Wf 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 Friend Wf
Where does the data for Friend Wf 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 Friend Wf.