Oknoname 113020 is a privately owned dam located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, along the TR-MISSION CR river.
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Built in 1966, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 225 feet, with a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2006.
With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, Oknoname 113020 serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is designed to withstand a maximum discharge of 1500 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment deems it as having a very high risk level, necessitating proactive risk management measures. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam's structure, built on a stone core with a soil foundation, indicates its resilience in mitigating potential risks.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Oknoname 113020 an interesting case study for its design and construction details, as well as its regulatory oversight and risk assessment. As a critical infrastructure in managing water resources and ensuring public safety, this dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining and evaluating dams to prevent potential hazards and protect surrounding communities.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSION CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
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63cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
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35cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
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8cfs |
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
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658cfs |
Caney River Near Ramona
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51cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
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662cfs |
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Caney Bend
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Washington Cove - Copan Lake
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Johnstone Park
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