Doug Lanford dam
Doug Lanford
Doug Lanford is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Greer County, Oklahoma, along the Red River. Built in 1994 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 720 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.57 square miles, Doug Lanford serves as a vital habitat for local wildlife and contributes to the overall ecological health of the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Doug Lanford plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 70 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 1212 cubic feet per second, ensuring that excess water is safely released during heavy rainfall events. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, ongoing risk management measures are in place to safeguard the dam's structural integrity and prevent potential emergencies.
As a prime example of sustainable water infrastructure, Doug Lanford highlights the importance of private conservation efforts in promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources. With its focus on fish and wildlife preservation, this dam not only provides valuable habitat for local species but also contributes to the overall health of the surrounding ecosystem. By incorporating best practices in dam design and management, Doug Lanford serves as a model for sustainable water resource development in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Doug Lanford -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Elm Fork Of North Fork Red River Nr Carl | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 7 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 5 cfs | → |
| Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doug Lanford.
Track Doug Lanford in the Snoflo app
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About Doug Lanford
Where does the data for Doug Lanford 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 Doug Lanford.