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Oknoname 087040 is a privately owned dam located in Lindsay, Oklahoma, within McClain County.
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure, situated on TR-Bear Creek, is categorized as "Other," with a spillway type identified as "Controlled." The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, but it carries a very high risk assessment score of 1, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management.
Although Oknoname 087040 is not under the jurisdiction of the federal government, it is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and has a surface area of 4 acres, serving the surrounding area with a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. Despite its relatively modest size, the dam's risk assessment highlights the importance of maintaining infrastructure integrity and emergency preparedness measures.
With a history of state regulatory oversight and periodic inspections, Oknoname 087040 exemplifies the critical role that privately owned dams play in managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards. As an integral component of the local watershed system, this dam on TR-Bear Creek underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management to ensure the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure in Oklahoma.
North Criner Creek Near Criner
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0cfs |
Washita River At Alex
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176cfs |
Walnut Creek At Purcell
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17cfs |
Canadian River At Purcell
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172cfs |
Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah
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5cfs |
Washita River Near Pauls Valley
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208cfs |
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Chandler City Park - Purcell
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Fuqua Lake
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Taylor Lake
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Pauls Valley City Lake
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Clear Creek Lake
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Lake Thunderbird State Park - South
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Oknoname 087040
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