Oknoname 113114 dam
Oknoname 113114
Oknoname 113114, located in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Completed in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30 feet, serving the primary purpose of water storage on the TR-Bluestem Lake. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 120 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Oknoname 113114 is considered to have a very high risk assessment rating, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate for operational control. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2230 cubic feet per second, this structure is equipped to handle significant water flow during periods of high precipitation. Although the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted, with the last inspection taking place in June 2003.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Osage County, Oknoname 113114 serves as a vital resource for water supply and flood control in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam exemplifies the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in managing water resources and climate impacts in Oklahoma.
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 113114 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hominy Creek Near Hominy | 2 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 29 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 37 cfs | → |
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 29 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 113114.
Boat launches
- Bull Creek Peninsula Boat Ramp
- Osage County
- Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway Osage County
- Osage Park Boat Ramp
- Pawnee County
Track Oknoname 113114 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Oknoname 113114
Where does the data for Oknoname 113114 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 113114.