Oknoname 107026, located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, is a local government-owned earth dam built in 1960 for recreational purposes along the TR-ALABAMA CREEK river/stream.
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With a height of 40 feet and a length of 485 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 870 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, it is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, meeting state permitting and inspection requirements.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one outlet gate valve. It has a very high risk assessment rating, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Although the last inspection was conducted in May 2011, the dam is scheduled for inspection every 5 years. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not specified in the available data, indicating potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.
Overall, Oknoname 107026 serves as a vital recreational resource in the region, but its risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams will find this site's data and regulatory framework to be a fascinating case study in the intersection of water infrastructure and natural hazard mitigation.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
485 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ALABAMA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
400 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
|
334cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
|
97cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
|
350cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
9cfs |
North Canadian River At Shawnee
|
238cfs |
Arkansas River Near Haskell
|
5590cfs |