Oknoname 059052 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 059053 Catlin #10
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Oknoname 059052, located in Buffalo, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1940 with a height of 28 feet and a length of 470 feet.
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Summary
It serves multiple purposes, including flood control, irrigation, and water supply, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR BUFFALO CR, is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite being rated as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, it poses a very high risk due to its age and potential impact on the surrounding area. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for Oknoname 059052 are currently not specified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with this critical water resource infrastructure.
In the event of any emergency, the contact information and guidelines for response are not clearly outlined, indicating a potential gap in preparedness. With its significant drainage area and maximum discharge capacity of 2420 cfs, Oknoname 059052 plays a crucial role in water management in Harper County, underscoring the importance of proactive risk assessment and management to safeguard against any potential threats to the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR BUFFALO CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
75cfs |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
43cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
43cfs |
North Canadian River At Woodward
|
59cfs |
Crooked C Nr Englewood
|
7cfs |
Cimarron River Near Waynoka
|
133cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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 059052