Wade Farley Pond dam
Wade Farley Pond
Wade Farley Pond in McCurtain, Oklahoma is a privately owned water resource managed by the NRCS and regulated by the OWRB. This pond, completed in 2010, serves as a tributary to Norwood Creek and has a low hazard potential with a very high risk assessment rating. With a capacity of 80.48 acre-feet, the pond covers 11.76 acres and has a drainage area of 0.06 square miles.
Measuring 1500 feet in length and with a dam height of 9.8 feet, Wade Farley Pond features a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge of 3.5 cubic feet per second. Despite not having a current condition assessment, the pond is inspected every 5 years and is designed to withstand various climate events. Located in the Fort Worth District, this water resource is an essential component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to flood control and water conservation efforts in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique design and management of Wade Farley Pond, as well as its role in supporting the surrounding ecosystem. With a focus on sustainability and environmental protection, this pond exemplifies the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. Its low hazard potential and high risk assessment underscore the critical need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and resilience of this vital water source.
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 Wade Farley Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Near De Kalb | 4,380 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 3,670 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork Near Eagletown | 680 cfs | → |
| Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms | 388 cfs | → |
| Glover River Near Glover | 990 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wade Farley Pond.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wade Farley Pond 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 Wade Farley Pond
Where does the data for Wade Farley Pond 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 Wade Farley Pond.