Oknoname 113089 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on the Jessie Creek.
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With a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this dam was completed in 1940 and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being rated as low hazard potential and not assessed for condition, Oknoname 113089 is considered to have a very high risk due to its location and the potential consequences of failure. The dam has a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity not specified. With a surface area of 2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and mitigating flood risks on the Jessie Creek.
While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action plans and risk management measures, its presence and function are essential for the local community. The dam's association with the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers is noted, with no federal agency ownership or funding identified. With its historical significance and ongoing importance for water resource management and climate resilience, Oknoname 113089 stands as a testament to the enduring role of infrastructure in shaping our environment.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
JESSIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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1470cfs |
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