Oknoname 059059 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 059058 Selman No.9
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Oknoname 059059 is a privately owned earth dam located in Salt Springs, Harper County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Built in 1945, this structure spans 550 feet in length and stands at a height of 23 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The dam serves as a critical water resource, regulating the flow of the TR-Buffalo Cr river and providing essential irrigation to the surrounding area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 059059 has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam is in satisfactory condition and is inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. It also has a single valve outlet gate for water release, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2800 cubic feet per second.
With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, Oknoname 059059 highlights the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in safeguarding water resources and infrastructure against potential hazards. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, maintaining and monitoring dams like this one is essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water systems.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BUFFALO CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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 059059