Nanih Waiya Lake dam
Nanih Waiya Lake
Nanih Waiya Lake, located in Pushmataha, Oklahoma, is a captivating water resource known for its recreational purposes. Constructed in 1958, this stone dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 1064 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 131 acres and is fed by the TR-KIAMICHI RIV, with a drainage area of 4.05 square miles.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Nanih Waiya Lake boasts a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential. Despite its very high risk assessment rating, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in June 2003. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1004 cubic feet per second, the lake provides both water resource and climate enthusiasts with a picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and wildlife observation. Its remote location in Tuskaoma, Oklahoma, offers a serene escape for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty.
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 Nanih Waiya Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 1,910 cfs | → |
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 734 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 3,530 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 170 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork At Smithville | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 3,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nanih Waiya Lake.
Boat launches
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
Campgrounds
- Potato Hills Central
- Clayton Lake State Park
- Sardis Cove
- Lloyd Church Lake
- Christ's 40 Acres
- Talimena State Park
Track Nanih Waiya Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Nanih Waiya Lake
Where does the data for Nanih Waiya Lake 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 Nanih Waiya Lake.