Oknoname 30121 dam
Oknoname 30121
Oknoname 30121, a state-regulated dam in Payne County, Oklahoma, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife in the area. Completed in 2004 by the USDA NRCS, this stone dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. The dam, located in Orlando, is designed to control the flow of the unnamed tributary of Stillwater Creek and covers a surface area of 7.9 acres. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, this dam is closely monitored by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Owned by the state and primarily used for fish and wildlife management, Oknoname 30121 plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem. The dam's regulated status, frequent inspections, and enforcement measures by the OWRB reflect the state's commitment to water resource management and public safety. With a controlled spillway and a drainage area of 398 square miles, this dam is equipped to handle a maximum discharge of 132 cubic feet per second, reducing the risk of flooding and ensuring proper water flow in the area.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Oknoname 30121 remains very high, indicating the importance of proactive risk management measures. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) and regular inspections, this dam exemplifies the state's dedication to ensuring the safety and security of its water resources. As a significant structure in the Tulsa District, Oknoname 30121 stands as a testament to the careful planning and regulation that goes into managing 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 30121 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek At Enid | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 30121.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Oknoname 30121 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 30121
Where does the data for Oknoname 30121 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
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