Tapley John dam
Tapley John
Tapley John, located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam that serves multiple purposes, including water resource management. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-MUD CR river, has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Tapley John is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections to ensure safety and compliance. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the importance of effective risk management measures. With a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area not specified, Tapley John plays a crucial role in the local water infrastructure.
In the event of an emergency, Tapley John has a designated emergency action plan (EAP) in place, though details about its preparation and adherence to guidelines are not provided. The dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation. With a history dating back to the mid-20th century and a congressional representative in the form of Markwayne Mullin (R), Tapley John remains a significant water resource structure in the region, warranting continued monitoring and maintenance.
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 Tapley John -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 5,190 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 2,720 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork Near Eagletown | 256 cfs | → |
| Glover River Near Glover | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 5,170 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tapley John.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Beavers Bend State Park
- Hochatown State Park
- Pine Creek Cove - Pine Creek Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Lost Rapids - Pine Creek Lake
- Little River - Pine Creek Lake
Fishing spots
Track Tapley John 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 Tapley John
Where does the data for Tapley John 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 Tapley John.