Tecumseh dam
Tecumseh
Tecumseh is a vital water supply dam located in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, along the TR Squirrel Creek, serving as a critical infrastructure owned by the local government. This Earth dam, completed in 1934, stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 2363 feet, with a storage capacity of 2370 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, Tecumseh plays a crucial role in providing water to the surrounding areas, regulated and inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Tecumseh poses a high hazard potential, indicating the need for constant monitoring and risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway type and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 8500 cubic feet per second. In the event of emergencies, it is essential for the local authorities to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, ensuring the safety of downstream communities and the integrity of the dam structure.
In conclusion, Tecumseh serves as a fundamental water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma, contributing to the water supply needs of the region. With its historical significance and high hazard potential, continuous monitoring, maintenance, and emergency preparedness are crucial to ensuring the safety and stability of the dam, meeting the guidelines and regulations set forth by the state regulatory agency. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tecumseh presents an intriguing case study of balancing water supply needs with dam safety and risk management in a changing climate scenario.
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 Tecumseh -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman | 1 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tecumseh.
Track Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh
Where does the data for Tecumseh 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 High 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 Tecumseh.