Barnhart William A dam
Barnhart William A
Barnhart William A is a privately owned dam located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. Constructed in 1965, this Earth dam stands at 18 feet in height and spans 440 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam's hydraulic height is recorded at 16 feet, and it features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot, allowing for a maximum discharge of 1500 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated with a low hazard potential, Barnhart William A is considered to have a very high risk assessment, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and risk management measures. The dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The last recorded inspection of the dam took place in May 2010, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years.
With its location on the TR-SAND SPRINGS BR river/stream and proximity to the city of FELKER, Barnhart William A serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike will find interest in the data surrounding this dam, highlighting its structural dimensions, operational features, and regulatory oversight.
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 Barnhart William A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Glover River Near Glover | 75 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 166 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork Near Eagletown | 250 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 668 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 2,080 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Barnhart William A.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pine Creek Cove - Pine Creek Lake
- Little River - Pine Creek Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Lost Rapids - Pine Creek Lake
- Turkey Creek - Pine Creek Lake
- Virgil Point - Hugo Lake
Fishing spots
Track Barnhart William A in the Snoflo app
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About Barnhart William A
Where does the data for Barnhart William A 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 Barnhart William A.