Oknoname 113074 is a privately owned earth dam located in Osage, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Pawhuska.
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Humidity
Completed in 1940, this dam sits on the TR-Turkey Creek and serves a primary purpose that falls under the category of "Other." With a height of 35 feet and a length of 445 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 24 acre-feet. It also has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). The risk assessment for Oknoname 113074 indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC-assigned date and a lack of emergency action planning and inundation maps. The condition assessment for this dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," suggesting that further evaluation and maintenance may be needed to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Oknoname 113074 to be an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment in the state of Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
315 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
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39cfs |
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8cfs |
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51cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
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29cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
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353cfs |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
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2cfs |
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Johnstone Park
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Osage Hills State Park
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Post Oak Park - Copan Lake
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Caney Bend
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Wah - Sha - She State Park
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