Okla Land & Cattle Co dam
Okla Land & Cattle Co
Okla Land & Cattle Co is a privately owned dam in Osage, Oklahoma, located along TR-BIRD CREEK. Built in 1950, this Earth dam stands at 15 feet tall and stretches 425 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Okla Land & Cattle Co is considered to have a very high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection date was in 2011. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate with a single valve. While the dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, it is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the state regulatory agency.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Okla Land & Cattle Co an intriguing structure to study, given its historical significance and the potential risks associated with its operation. With its location in Osage, Oklahoma, and its presence along TR-BIRD CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Its unique design and construction details, such as the use of stone core and soil foundation, add to the appeal for those interested in understanding the intersection of infrastructure and environmental impact.
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 Okla Land & Cattle Co -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek At Avant | 169 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Sperry | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 52 cfs | → |
| Hominy Creek Near Hominy | 2 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 Okla Land & Cattle Co.
Boat launches
- Osage Park Boat Ramp
- Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway Osage County
- Bull Creek Peninsula Boat Ramp
- Ok 88 Rogers County
- North Dotson Drive 500, Osage County
- Osage County
Track Okla Land & Cattle Co in the Snoflo app
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About Okla Land & Cattle Co
Where does the data for Okla Land & Cattle Co 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 Okla Land & Cattle Co.