White Al is a privately owned earth dam located in Colbert, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Humidity
Completed in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Sand Creek river and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, White Al is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a controlled spillway system and a single valve outlet gate. Despite not being rated for its condition, White Al remains a critical water resource for irrigation in the Bryan County area.
Managed by a private owner, White Al serves as a vital water source for agricultural purposes in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory aspects of this earth dam, as well as its role in sustaining the local ecosystem through controlled irrigation practices.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
SAND CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison
|
238cfs |
Blue River Near Blue
|
58cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |
Range Ck Nr Collinsville
|
1cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |