Matt Moreland Pond #1 dam
Matt Moreland Pond #1
Matt Moreland Pond #1, located in Braman, Oklahoma, is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. With a capacity of 70.32 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.28 acres, this stone dam structure stands at a height of 25.5 feet and plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem. The pond is situated on a tributary of Bluff Creek and serves as a habitat for various wildlife species.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Matt Moreland Pond #1 has a very high risk assessment rating, emphasizing the importance of proper management and maintenance. The controlled spillway with a width of 60 feet ensures that any excess water is safely discharged, with a maximum capacity of 152 cubic feet per second. Although the dam's condition is currently unrated, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With its scenic location and vital role in supporting fish and wildlife, Matt Moreland Pond #1 stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in sustaining ecosystems. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the preservation of such water bodies becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
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 Matt Moreland Pond #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chikaskia R Nr Corbin | 176 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia River Near Blackwell | 293 cfs | → |
| Slate C At Wellington | 25 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa | 95 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 841 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 211 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Matt Moreland Pond #1.
Boat launches
- North Pond Trail Arkansas City
- East Madison Avenue Arkansas City
- East Hubbard Road Ponca City
- Snake Road Ponca City
- Ponca City
Campgrounds
- Wellington Lake East Rec Area
- Wellington Lake West Rec Area
- Newman Park
- Argonia River Park
- Walnut River City Park
- Bing
Track Matt Moreland Pond #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Matt Moreland Pond #1
Where does the data for Matt Moreland Pond #1 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 Matt Moreland Pond #1.