Goldco Operating Co dam
Goldco Operating Co
Goldco Operating Co is a privately owned entity based in Moore, Oklahoma, with a dam structure located on the TR-Canadian River. The dam, constructed in 1960, is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, standing at a height of 19 feet and a length of 745 feet, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, having undergone its last inspection in August 2020.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Goldco Operating Co's dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and falls under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The structure features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as having a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure public safety.
With its strategic location in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Goldco Operating Co's dam on the TR-Canadian River serves as a significant water resource management asset. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable practices, understanding the operational dynamics and risk profile of structures like the Goldco Operating Co dam is crucial for ensuring the resilience and safety of our water infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Goldco Operating Co -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc | 9 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 116 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 88 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman | 1 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goldco Operating Co.
Boat launches
- Oklahoma River Trail - South Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - North Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma Greenway Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City
- Lake Draper Trail Oklahoma City
Track Goldco Operating Co in the Snoflo app
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About Goldco Operating Co
Where does the data for Goldco Operating Co 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 High 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
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