Johnny Cake dam
Johnny Cake
Johnny Cake, also known as Jonny Cake Lake, is a privately owned reservoir located in Haskell County, Oklahoma. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 62 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 716 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate.
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Johnny Cake plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is maintained in compliance with state regulations and permitting requirements.
Located on Turkey Creek in Lequire, Oklahoma, Johnny Cake serves various purposes beyond flood control, making it a vital resource for the region. As a key water infrastructure managed by a private entity, the dam contributes to water supply management, irrigation, and environmental conservation efforts in the area. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in water resource management, Johnny Cake remains a valuable asset for water and climate enthusiasts.
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 Johnny Cake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Whitefield | 357 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Gore | 46 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 52 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 60 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Johnny Cake.
Boat launches
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Cowlington
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
Campgrounds
- John Wells Park
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
- Robbers Cave State Park
- Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir
- Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park
- Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Johnny Cake in the Snoflo app
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About Johnny Cake
Where does the data for Johnny Cake 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 Johnny Cake.