Spitler Lake Estates Dam dam
Spitler Lake Estates Dam
Situated in Mustang, Oklahoma, Spitler Lake Estates Dam is a privately owned structure regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Designed by Johnson & Associates Inc, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 23 feet. With a storage capacity of 38.3 acre-feet, the dam overlooks a surface area of 2.7 acres and manages a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, with a controlled spillway width of 1 foot.
Although last inspected in August 2010 with a low hazard potential rating, Spitler Lake Estates Dam poses a very high risk due to its location and structural characteristics. With a single valve outlet gate, the dam has not been assessed for condition and emergency preparedness measures, leaving potential safety concerns unresolved. The risk assessment places it at a very high risk level, indicating a need for proactive risk management and emergency response planning to ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
As a critical infrastructure in Canadian County, Oklahoma, Spitler Lake Estates Dam requires heightened attention and monitoring to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of nearby residents. With a risk management plan yet to be developed and emergency action procedures not in place, stakeholders must prioritize the assessment and reinforcement of this dam to prevent any potential disasters. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should closely follow the developments and regulatory actions concerning Spitler Lake Estates Dam to uphold safety standards and environmental sustainability.
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 Spitler Lake Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc | 5 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 18 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near El Reno | 10 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 106 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Calumet | 7 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spitler Lake Estates Dam.
Track Spitler Lake Estates 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 Spitler Lake Estates Dam
Where does the data for Spitler Lake Estates 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 Spitler Lake Estates Dam.