Haskell Askew J. dam
Haskell Askew J.
Haskell Askew J. is a privately owned dam located in Guthrie, Oklahoma, within Logan County. Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at 24 feet high and stretches 600 feet in length along the TR-Cimarron River. Despite being labeled as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the potential impact of a failure. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection taking place in August 2011.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Haskell Askew J. serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other." With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water management in the surrounding area. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, it is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate to manage water levels effectively. The risk assessment for this structure highlights the need for robust risk management measures to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding communities.
Located in the Tulsa District and under state jurisdiction, Haskell Askew J. is a significant piece of infrastructure in the region. With a congressman representative of Frank D. Lucas (R) and a close proximity to the Cimarron River, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Haskell Askew J. become increasingly crucial to protect both human populations and the environment from potential disasters.
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 Haskell Askew J. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Dover | 52 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 88 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
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Track Haskell Askew J. in the Snoflo app
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About Haskell Askew J.
Where does the data for Haskell Askew J. 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.
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