Oknoname 30242 dam
Oknoname 30242
Oknoname 30242 is a privately owned dam located in Logan County, Oklahoma, near the city of Guthrie. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The primary purpose of Oknoname 30242 is classified as "Other," with a core structure consisting of buttress and stone components. This dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a hydraulic height of 23.9 feet and a structural height of 30.9 feet. It has a storage capacity of 156.7 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.23 acres, serving the drainage area of 1.48 square miles.
The spillway of Oknoname 30242 is of the controlled type, with a width of 1 foot. Despite its low hazard potential, this dam is categorized with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the inspection frequency is set at 5 years. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated. Although the risk management measures for Oknoname 30242 are not specified, the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Overall, Oknoname 30242 presents an intriguing case for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intricate regulatory framework and structural design of a privately owned dam in Oklahoma. With its unique core composition and storage capacity, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. The high risk assessment rating and lack of a current condition assessment highlight the importance of regular inspections and potential risk mitigation strategies for the continued safety and functionality of Oknoname 30242.
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 30242 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Dover | 52 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 88 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 30242.
Track Oknoname 30242 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 30242
Where does the data for Oknoname 30242 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.
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