Oknoname 059051 dam
Oknoname 059051
Oknoname 059051, located in Harper County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1940 with a primary purpose of "Other." Standing at a height of 33 feet with a length of 470 feet, this dam serves as a crucial water resource structure on TR-Buffalo Creek. With a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a normal storage of 40 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and preventing potential flooding in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Oknoname 059051 has a low hazard potential and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as "Very High (1)" in terms of risk assessment, this dam has not yet been rated for its condition. Equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, this structure exemplifies the importance of proper water management and climate resilience measures in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oknoname 059051 serves as a notable example of a privately owned dam in Oklahoma that plays a critical role in water regulation and flood control. With its strategic location on TR-Buffalo Creek and its low hazard potential, this earth dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources and mitigate risks associated with extreme weather events. As climate change continues to impact the region, structures like Oknoname 059051 highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices and proactive risk assessment measures to ensure the safety and resilience of our water infrastructure.
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 059051 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron R Near Buttermilk | 4 cfs | → |
| Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk | 10 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Buffalo | 34 cfs | → |
| Crooked C Nr Englewood | 4 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Woodward | 17 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Forgan | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 059051.
Track Oknoname 059051 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 059051
Where does the data for Oknoname 059051 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 059051.