Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake dam
Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake
Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake is a privately owned dam located in Latimer, Oklahoma, with a height of 35 feet and a length of 1300 feet. Completed in 1975, this earth dam serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a very high risk assessment, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its safety.
The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and is equipped with a single valve for outlet gates. With a maximum discharge capacity of 800 cubic feet per second, the dam's storage capacity is 346 acre-feet. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation in the event of a breach, underscoring the importance of maintaining the dam's structural integrity and conducting regular inspections. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," its risk level suggests a need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake stands as a crucial water resource in Latimer, Oklahoma, providing vital storage capacity and flood control for the area. With its location on TR-FOURCHE MALINE and under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources and protecting against potential risks associated with its operation. Continued monitoring and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential to ensure the safety and functionality of this important infrastructure for the community and the environment.
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 Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Whitefield | 357 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 60 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 215 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake.
Boat launches
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
Campgrounds
- Lloyd Church Lake
- Robbers Cave State Park
- Talimena State Park
- Hale Scout Reservation
- Potato Hills Central
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
Track Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake
Where does the data for Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake 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 Abbot Ranch - Austin Lake.