Oknoname 22297 dam
Oknoname 22297
Oknoname 22297 is a privately owned earth dam located in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1999 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 53.3 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 30.2 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam stands at a height of 27.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 22.9 feet, providing flood control and water supply benefits to the surrounding area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 22297 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safe operation. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment being "Not Rated." This classification warrants close monitoring and potential risk management measures to mitigate any potential issues that may arise. The dam's spillway type is controlled, and it is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release when needed.
Although Oknoname 22297 has not been rated for its condition assessment, its risk level is classified as very high, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. As a vital component of water resource management in Hughes County, this privately owned dam contributes to flood control, water supply, and overall ecosystem health in the region. With its state-regulated status and regular inspections, Oknoname 22297 plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in Oklahoma.
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 22297 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian River At Calvin | 354 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 57 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 214 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 22297.
Campgrounds
Track Oknoname 22297 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 22297
Where does the data for Oknoname 22297 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 22297.