Oknoname 22285 dam
Oknoname 22285
Oknoname 22285, located in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, stands as a testament to water resource and climate management. Constructed in 1999 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned earth dam along the QUARTERMASTER river serves a crucial purpose beyond its 26-foot height and 218-foot length. With a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, it plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, covering a surface area of 5.01 acres and draining a watershed of 787 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Oknoname 22285 remains a significant asset in the area's water infrastructure. Regulated and inspected by the OWRB, this dam boasts a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While its condition is currently not rated, its risk assessment is categorized as very high, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance. With Oklahoma's climate vulnerabilities in mind, this dam stands ready to mitigate potential risks and ensure sustainable water management for the community.
As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the intricacies of Oknoname 22285 sheds light on the critical role of dams in safeguarding water resources. With a dedicated team from the Natural Resources Conservation Service overseeing its design and construction, this earth dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in Roger Mills, Oklahoma. Despite its age, the dam's capacity, surface area, and drainage capabilities highlight its continued relevance in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the region.
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 22285 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 6 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 2 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 12 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 9 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 22285.
Track Oknoname 22285 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 Oknoname 22285
Where does the data for Oknoname 22285 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 22285.