Hulah Dam dam
Hulah Dam
Hulah Dam, also known as Hulah Lake, is a gravity dam located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on the Caney River. Completed in 1951 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam serves primarily for flood risk reduction and water supply purposes. With a height of 94 feet and a length of 5200 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 289,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 3570 acres.
A risk assessment conducted in 2013 classified Hulah Dam's hazard potential as high, primarily due to the risk of water seeping through the embankment or foundation soils, potentially leading to erosion and failure. In the event of a dam failure, catastrophic flooding downstream could result in significant economic impacts and loss of life for communities along the Arkansas River. To manage this risk, the USACE conducts regular emergency exercises, updates the Emergency Action Plan yearly, and maintains a detailed communication plan for the dam. The dam undergoes continuous operations and maintenance activities, detailed inspections, and has a robust instrumentation and monitoring program to ensure its integrity.
Overall, Hulah Dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the region, but it also poses potential hazards that require careful management. Through proactive risk management measures and regular monitoring, the US Army Corps of Engineers ensures the safety and integrity of the dam to protect downstream communities from potential flooding events. The dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and highlights the importance of proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies in ensuring the safety of water resources and climate enthusiasts in the area.
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 Hulah Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 2,290 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 147 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R At Coffeyville | 5,590 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Lenapah | 5,470 cfs | → |
| Verdigris R At Independence | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 353 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hulah Dam.
Track Hulah Dam 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 Hulah Dam
Where does the data for Hulah Dam 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 High 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 Hulah Dam.