Oknoname 113142 dam
Oknoname 113142
Oknoname 113142, located in Osage County, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1940 for purposes beyond just water storage. This 30-foot high structure on TR-Beaver Creek has a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 360 acre-feet. It serves as a controlled spillway with a single valve outlet gate and has a low hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 113142 plays a crucial role in flood control and water management in the region. The dam has a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, with a length of 250 feet and a surface area of 5 acres. The dam's location in Frankfort, Oklahoma, makes it a vital infrastructure for protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, the dam is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to maintain its operational safety.
Despite its age, Oknoname 113142 continues to play a significant role in water resource management in Osage County. With a designated emergency action plan and updated contact information, the dam stands ready to respond to any potential risks. As an essential piece of infrastructure in the Tulsa District, this dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and maintenance practices to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 113142 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 39 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 601 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 174 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia River Near Blackwell | 72 cfs | → |
| Elk R At Elk Falls | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 113142.
Boat launches
- East Madison Avenue Arkansas City
- North Pond Trail Arkansas City
- Osage County
- Flood Dike Road Winfield
- East Hubbard Road Ponca City
- Ponca City
Campgrounds
- Bear Creek Cove - Kaw Lake
- Washunga Bay - Kaw Lake
- Sarge Creek - Kaw Lake
- Coon Creek Cove - Kaw Lake
- Bing
- Walnut River City Park
Track Oknoname 113142 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 113142
Where does the data for Oknoname 113142 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 113142.