Smith Marvin dam
Smith Marvin
Smith Marvin is a privately owned earth dam located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Foreman. Completed in 1973, this dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and has a maximum storage capacity of 349 acre-feet. With a structural height of 53 feet and a spillway width of 2 feet, Smith Marvin is regulated and inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), ensuring that it meets state safety standards for operation.
The dam, situated on the TR-Georges Fork Creek, has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its age, Smith Marvin has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in 1997. The risk assessment for this dam indicates a high level of risk, prompting the need for effective risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities and the environment. Overall, Smith Marvin stands as a crucial water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma, contributing to the efficient irrigation of agricultural lands in the region.
Markwayne Mullin, the Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District, oversees Smith Marvin's jurisdiction, highlighting the importance of federal and state cooperation in managing water resources and climate-related risks. As a key component of the Tulsa District's infrastructure, this dam plays a vital role in water management, particularly during periods of high discharge. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, Smith Marvin exemplifies responsible water resource management and showcases the collaborative efforts between private owners and regulatory agencies in safeguarding critical infrastructure for future generations.
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 Smith Marvin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian River Near Whitefield | 357 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Gore | 46 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Muskogee | 6,030 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Smith Marvin.
Track Smith Marvin in the Snoflo app
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About Smith Marvin
Where does the data for Smith Marvin 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 Smith Marvin.