Oknoname 051028 dam
Oknoname 051028
Oknoname 051028 is a private water resource located in Grady, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of COLE. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and was completed in 1960. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, this structure serves a primary purpose classified as "Other," with a spillway type labeled as "Controlled." Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam is rated as "Very High (1)," making it a site of significant importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 051028 is regulated, inspected, and enforced at the state level, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. The dam is situated on the TR-WALNUT CREEK, part of the Tulsa District, with a drainage area yet to be specified. With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1600 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region. Despite its age, the dam has not been officially rated for its condition, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and assessment to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
In the event of an emergency, Oknoname 051028 currently lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), which is a cause for concern given its high-risk classification. With only one outlet gate in the form of a valve, the dam's emergency preparedness and response mechanisms may need further development to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. As a vital infrastructure in the area, the dam's risk management measures and overall risk assessment need to be regularly reviewed and updated to address any potential vulnerabilities and ensure the continued protection of water resources and climate resilience in the region.
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 Oknoname 051028 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 106 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 164 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 4 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 27 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 169 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 051028.
Boat launches
- Lake Draper Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - South Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - North Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma Greenway Trail Oklahoma City
Track Oknoname 051028 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 Oknoname 051028
Where does the data for Oknoname 051028 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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