Oknoname 059031 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 059032 Randall No.2
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Oknoname 059031 is a private dam located in Lovedale, Harper County, Oklahoma, along the TR-Sand Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and stretches 360 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 390 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and potential consequences of failure.
The primary purpose of Oknoname 059031 is categorized as "other," indicating its role beyond flood control or water supply. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. While the dam's condition assessment is listed as "not rated," it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for this dam is marked as "Very High (1)," highlighting the critical importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
Oknoname 059031, despite its nondescript name, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its regulated status, state oversight, and high-risk profile, this dam serves as a reminder of the intricate balance between water infrastructure development and environmental safety in the face of climate challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate science can appreciate the complexities involved in managing and maintaining structures like Oknoname 059031 to safeguard communities and ecosystems in the ever-changing landscape of water and climate dynamics.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
390 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
75cfs |
North Canadian River At Woodward
|
68cfs |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
44cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
39cfs |
Cimarron River Near Waynoka
|
129cfs |
Crooked C Nr Englewood
|
7cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Oknoname 059031