Cales C dam
Cales C
Cales C is a private earth dam located in Kay County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Kaw City. Completed in 1940, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply and has a normal storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. With a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 27 feet, Cales C is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
The dam features a controlled spillway and an outlet gate with valve controls. Despite its low hazard potential, Cales C is categorized as having a very high risk due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding area in case of an emergency. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection was conducted in May 2011. Water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates may find interest in monitoring the risk management measures and updates on Cales C to ensure its continued safety and functionality in providing water supply to the region.
Overall, Cales C stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area, with a history dating back to the early 1940s. Its location along the TR-Kaw Lake and its association with the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlight its significance in supporting the community's water supply needs. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Cales C become increasingly important for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental 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 Cales C -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 568 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,660 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia River Near Blackwell | 135 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa | 77 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 339 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cales C.
Boat launches
- Osage County
- Ponca City
- East Hubbard Road Ponca City
- Snake Road Ponca City
- East Madison Avenue Arkansas City
Campgrounds
- Washunga Bay - Kaw Lake
- Bear Creek Cove - Kaw Lake
- Sarge Creek - Kaw Lake
- Coon Creek Cove - Kaw Lake
- Osage Cove - Kaw Lake
- Mcfadden Cove - Kaw Lake
Fishing spots
Track Cales C 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 Cales C
Where does the data for Cales C 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 Cales C.