Cooley Vettie dam
Cooley Vettie
Cooley Vettie, also known as Cooley Lake, is a local government-owned dam in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1935, this earth-type dam is situated on TR Mingo Creek and stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 900 feet. It has a storage capacity of 191 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 23 acre-feet.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is rated as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 1994, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The spillway type is controlled with a width of 1 foot and one valve for outlet gates. The risk management measures for this dam are currently not specified, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Cooley Vettie can explore its historical significance as a recreational site in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. The dam's association with TR Mingo Creek provides valuable insights into the local hydrology and water management practices. With its unique features and risk assessment, Cooley Vettie serves as an important case study for understanding the challenges and opportunities in maintaining and managing dams for both recreational and safety purposes in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Cooley Vettie -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 1 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 255 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 179 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 4 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooley Vettie.
Boat launches
- Catoosa
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Rogers County
- Case Community Park
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
Track Cooley Vettie in the Snoflo app
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About Cooley Vettie
Where does the data for Cooley Vettie 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 Cooley Vettie.