Ted G Dosh Dam dam
Ted G Dosh Dam
Ted G Dosh Dam, located in Bennington, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Managed by the NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 26.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 23.3 feet and a structural height of 29.6 feet. It has a storage capacity of 81.94 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 47.93 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.07 acres and draining an area of 0.46 square miles.
The dam, situated on an unnamed tributary to the Blue River, is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although the last inspection date is not specified, the dam is under state regulation and jurisdiction, with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board overseeing permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a controlled spillway and maximum discharge rate of 1.8 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a very high risk level according to the Risk Assessment, indicating the need for effective risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality in the future.
Despite lacking specific details on construction year and modifications, Ted G Dosh Dam remains a crucial feature for fish and wildlife conservation in Bryan county, Oklahoma. With its unique design and purpose, this structure serves as a key component of the local ecosystem while also highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As a prominent landmark in the area, the dam embodies the intersection of human engineering with environmental sustainability, making it a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricate relationship between infrastructure development and ecological preservation.
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 Ted G Dosh Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 409 Nr Honey Grove | 3 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 104 cfs | → |
| Bois D'Arc Ck At Fm 1396 Nr Honey Grove | · | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 421 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ted G Dosh Dam.
Track Ted G Dosh Dam 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 Ted G Dosh Dam
Where does the data for Ted G Dosh Dam 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 Ted G Dosh Dam.