Hominy, also known as Hominy Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Osage, Oklahoma.
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Constructed in 1940, this dam serves as a vital water supply source, with a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres. It is situated on Penn Creek, which is a tributary of the Arkansas River, and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
With a dam height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 20 feet, Hominy is classified as having a low hazard potential, but a very high risk assessment rating. Despite its condition not being rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. The spillway type is controlled, with a width of 2 feet, and it is equipped with a valve outlet gate for water release.
The surrounding area benefits from Hominy's water storage capabilities, providing a reliable source for agricultural, industrial, and municipal purposes. Climate enthusiasts will appreciate the role this dam plays in water resource management and its contribution to sustaining the ecosystem in the region.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
PENN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
900 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
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2cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
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1820cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
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9cfs |
Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa
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2cfs |
Bird Creek Near Sperry
|
88cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hominy Municipal Lake
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Boomer
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Pawnee Bill
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89'er
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Elmer Heard
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Rotary
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