Kerr Foundation dam
Kerr Foundation
The Kerr Foundation, located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose classified as "Other". The dam, completed in 1968, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 70 acre-feet, serving as a crucial water resource in the area. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Kerr Foundation dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the potential impact of a breach. The dam's spillway, which is controlled, has a width of 1 foot. The dam's associated structures include a single valve as an outlet gate. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for the dam are not currently rated or updated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and preparedness for potential climate-related events that could impact the dam and surrounding areas.
Overall, the Kerr Foundation dam plays a vital role in water management in the region, providing storage and regulation for the TR-Morris Creek. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the maintenance and monitoring of structures like the Kerr Foundation to ensure the safety and sustainability of water supplies for the community.
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 Kerr Foundation -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River At Loving | 52 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 206 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 60 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Cauthron | 285 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kerr Foundation.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Below The Dam - Lake Wister State Park
- Quarry Island - Lake Wister State Park
- Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area
- Winding Stair Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T1s, R31w To Nf Boundary At Acorn, Ar
- State Highway 4 To Broken Bow Lake
- Nf Boundary At Pine Ridge, Ar To Highway 298 Bridge Near Sims, Ar
- Sec 30, T3s, R27w To Sec 19, T4s, R24w
More reservoirs
Track Kerr Foundation in the Snoflo app
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About Kerr Foundation
Where does the data for Kerr Foundation 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 Kerr Foundation.