Dennis Pond 1 dam
Dennis Pond 1
Dennis Pond 1 is a public utility located in Fittstown, Oklahoma, managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. This fish and wildlife pond has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, making it a crucial resource for water and climate enthusiasts to monitor and protect. With a storage capacity of 90.72 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, Dennis Pond 1 covers a surface area of 5.9 acres and has a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, providing valuable habitat for various species and supporting the local ecosystem.
The dam at Dennis Pond 1 stands at a height of 33.2 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30.7 feet, with a structural height of 36.2 feet. The pond's maximum discharge rate is 64.4 cubic feet per second, and it is situated on the Walnut River in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Although the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. With its essential role in supporting fish and wildlife populations in the area, Dennis Pond 1 serves as a vital resource for water management and conservation efforts in the region.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Dennis Pond 1 plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area. With its strategic location and purpose as a fish and wildlife pond, this public utility serves as a valuable resource for the community and contributes to the overall health and sustainability of the ecosystem. By adhering to state regulations and inspection requirements, Dennis Pond 1 continues to fulfill its designated functions while minimizing potential risks and ensuring the safety of its operations.
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 Dennis Pond 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 57 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 354 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dennis Pond 1.
Track Dennis Pond 1 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 Dennis Pond 1
Where does the data for Dennis 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 Dennis Pond 1.