Oknoname 073010 Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
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.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
215 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KINGFISHER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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 073010