Wetumka dam
Wetumka
Wetumka, located in Hughes County, Oklahoma, is a vital water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. This earth-type dam, situated on the TR-North Canadian River, was completed in 1939 and stands at a height of 37 feet. With a storage capacity of 3260 acre-feet and a surface area of 169 acres, Wetumka serves as a crucial resource for the region, providing water for various purposes including irrigation and municipal use.
Operated and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Wetumka's dam boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 4 feet and a single valve outlet gate. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its risk assessment indicates a very high level of risk. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The local authorities are committed to maintaining the dam's functionality and implementing necessary risk management measures to safeguard the community's water supply.
In the event of an emergency, Wetumka's emergency action plan (EAP) status is currently unreported, highlighting the need for updated protocols and guidelines to respond effectively to any potential threats. With the support of the Tulsa District and state regulatory agencies, efforts are being made to address the high-risk factors associated with the dam and enhance its resilience in the face of climatic challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed and advocating for sustainable practices is essential in protecting critical infrastructure like Wetumka for future generations.
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 Wetumka -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 391 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 460 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 53 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 242 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 174 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wetumka.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Wetumka 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 Wetumka
Where does the data for Wetumka 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 Wetumka.