Oknoname 073010 dam
Oknoname 073010
Oknoname 073010, located in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam on TR-Kingfisher Creek, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 215 feet. Completed in 1965, this earth dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 073010 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The dam features a stone core and a soil foundation, with a single valve outlet gate. Despite being in operation for over 50 years, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it has not undergone recent inspection or assessment. Its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are also unclear, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring for this critical water resource infrastructure in a region prone to weather-related challenges.
Represented in Congress by Frank D. Lucas (R), the dam has a surface area of 4 acres and a maximum discharge capacity of 2700 cubic feet per second. While its purpose and design suggest versatility in water management, the lack of recent assessment and unclear emergency readiness raise concerns about the potential risks associated with this dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oknoname 073010 presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure resilience and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving climate conditions and regulatory frameworks.
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 Oknoname 073010 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Dover | 178 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Calumet | 7 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near El Reno | 10 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga | 12 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 225 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 073010.
Track Oknoname 073010 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 073010
Where does the data for Oknoname 073010 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 Oknoname 073010.