Oknoname 113152 is a privately owned dam located in Osage, Oklahoma, near the city of Bartlesville.
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Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating of 1.
Situated on S. Bird Creek, Oknoname 113152 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 460 cubic feet per second. The dam features a stone core and soil foundation, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 25 feet. Despite not being federally owned or funded, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, highlighting its importance in ensuring safety and water management in the region.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated" and its emergency action plan status is unclear, the risk assessment for Oknoname 113152 is deemed very high. With one valve outlet gate and a relatively small surface area of 12 acres, the dam poses a significant risk in the event of a breach or failure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of this essential infrastructure is crucial for safeguarding the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
S. BIRD CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
|
2cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
4230cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
33cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
|
7cfs |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
|
66cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
12cfs |