Oknoname 119004 dam
Oknoname 119004
Oknoname 119004 is a privately owned earth dam located in Payne County, Oklahoma, near the city of Cushing. Built in 1950 for flood risk reduction on Cabin Creek, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 450 feet. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 119004 has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve as an outlet gate. Even though it has not been inspected since 2003, the dam is regularly monitored and deemed to meet safety standards. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively, safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flood risks.
With a very high risk assessment rating, Oknoname 119004 remains a key infrastructure for flood control in the region. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications, its operational efficacy is maintained through regular inspections and adherence to regulatory guidelines. As a part of the Tulsa District, this dam stands as a testament to the vital role of water resource management in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and protecting communities from potential hazards.
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 119004 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 809 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 60 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 132 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 377 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,660 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 111 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 119004.
Boat launches
- Stroud
- Kameoka Trail Stillwater
- West Airport Road Stillwater
- Orange Route Noble County
- Red Route Noble County
Track Oknoname 119004 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 119004
Where does the data for Oknoname 119004 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 119004.