Denison Dam - Platter Dike dam
Denison Dam - Platter Dike
Denison Dam - Platter Dike, located in Platter, Oklahoma, is a significant flood risk reduction structure built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1945. This stone dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches over 5200 feet, holding a storage capacity of 2,459,975 acre-feet. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels along the Red River, aiding in flood control efforts in the region.
With a high hazard potential, Denison Dam is subject to regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of surrounding communities. The US Army Corps of Engineers actively monitors the dam's condition, implements maintenance and repairs as needed, and collaborates with local emergency managers to develop emergency action plans and evacuation strategies. By engaging with the public and implementing proactive measures, the Corps aims to mitigate flood risks and enhance overall dam safety.
As part of its risk management strategy, the US Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, prioritized maintenance activities, and community engagement to address potential flood threats associated with the dam. With a commitment to public safety and effective emergency response preparedness, Denison Dam - Platter Dike serves as a critical infrastructure in safeguarding the region against the impacts of severe weather events and flood-related challenges.
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 Denison Dam - Platter Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 41 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 72 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Timber Ck Nr Collinsville | · | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Denison Dam - Platter Dike.
Track Denison Dam - Platter Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Denison Dam - Platter Dike
Where does the data for Denison Dam - Platter Dike 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
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