Sooner Land & Cattle Co. dam
Sooner Land & Cattle Co.
Sooner Land & Cattle Co. is a privately owned recreational dam located in Sperry, Oklahoma, within the Osage County. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1970, stands at a height of 50 feet and spans a length of 11,000 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 3,900 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, with a controlled spillway and valve outlet gates in place. Despite being rated as having a very high risk potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam's hazard potential is undetermined, and its risk management measures are not specified. Overall, Sooner Land & Cattle Co. presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced in managing and maintaining dam infrastructure for recreational purposes.
With its location near the TR-Skiatook Lake and under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District, the Sooner Land & Cattle Co. dam serves as a vital recreational resource within the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the management and maintenance of dams like this one become increasingly important. The data provided offers a glimpse into the intricate regulatory process and risk assessment involved in ensuring the safety and sustainability of such structures, making Sooner Land & Cattle Co. a fascinating subject for those interested in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Sooner Land & Cattle Co. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek Near Sperry | 570 cfs | → |
| Flat Rock Creek At Cincinnati Ave At Tulsa | 10 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 102 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 13 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 1,680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sooner Land & Cattle Co..
Track Sooner Land & Cattle Co. in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sooner Land & Cattle Co.
Where does the data for Sooner Land & Cattle Co. 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 Undetermined 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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