Coalpont is a privately owned Earth dam located in Coal, Oklahoma, near the city of OKNEY.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1940, this dam serves the primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction along the TR-ROCK CREEK river or stream. With a structural height of 19 feet and a length of 350 feet, Coalpont has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 820 cubic feet per second. The dam features a Controlled spillway type with a width of 1 foot and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Coalpont poses a very high risk according to its Risk Assessment rating. The dam's emergency action plan status, condition assessment, and risk management measures are currently not rated or specified. The last inspection conducted on Coalpont was in April 2010, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. Overall, Coalpont stands as a vital infrastructure contributing to water resource management in Oklahoma, highlighting the intersection of water resource development and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
12cfs |
Blue River Near Connerville
|
54cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
7cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
361cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney
|
423cfs |