Ardmore Rod & Gun Club dam
Ardmore Rod & Gun Club
The Ardmore Rod & Gun Club in Oklahoma is a private recreational facility located on TR-Caddo Creek, managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The earth dam, constructed in 1935, stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 25 feet, serving a primary purpose of recreation with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The controlled spillway is 1 foot wide, and the dam has a low hazard potential with a very high risk assessment ranking.
The dam, with a length of 300 feet and surface area of 14 acres, has one valve outlet gate and is regularly inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in 2003. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk management measures for this structure have not been specified. Despite its low hazard potential, the Ardmore Rod & Gun Club dam presents a very high risk of failure, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the preservation of water resources.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ardmore Rod & Gun Club offers a fascinating case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this recreational facility serves as a valuable example of the complexities involved in balancing recreation, water management, and public safety in the face of changing climate conditions. As enthusiasts in this field, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest developments and challenges facing dams like the one at Ardmore Rod & Gun Club, to contribute to the sustainable management of water resources in our communities.
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 Ardmore Rod & Gun Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 421 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ardmore Rod & Gun Club.
Boat launches
- Mountain Lake Road Carter County
- Guy Sandy Road Murray County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Grayson County
Track Ardmore Rod & Gun Club in the Snoflo app
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About Ardmore Rod & Gun Club
Where does the data for Ardmore Rod & Gun Club 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 Ardmore Rod & Gun Club.