Oknoname 113111 dam
Oknoname 113111
Oknoname 113111, located in Osage, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam on Clear Creek with a primary purpose categorized as "Other." The dam, completed in 1940, stands at 25 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 100 feet. It has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 175 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
The structure features an earth core with stone foundations and a controlled spillway. It is equipped with one valve outlet gate and has a low hazard potential with a condition assessment that is not rated. The dam poses a very high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 1. Despite its age, Oknoname 113111 has not undergone any modifications in recent years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2011. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agencies and does not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Oknoname 113111 an intriguing subject for study due to its unique characteristics and risk assessment. The dam's location in Osage, Oklahoma, its design features, regulatory oversight by the OWRB, and the absence of federal involvement make it a compelling case study for understanding the management and maintenance of private dams in the state. Its low hazard potential coupled with a very high risk rating raises questions about the factors contributing to its risk profile and the need for potential risk management measures in the future. Further research and analysis of this dam could provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and dam safety 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 113111 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hominy Creek Near Hominy | 2 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 37 cfs | → |
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 29 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 29 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 113111.
Track Oknoname 113111 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 113111
Where does the data for Oknoname 113111 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.
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