Oknoname 119007 is a privately owned earth dam located in Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma.
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Completed in 1977, the dam stands at 30 feet tall and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Wildhorse Creek. With a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 9,000 cubic feet per second, the dam is designed to control water flow during periods of heavy rainfall and prevent flooding in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Oknoname 119007 has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a very high risk assessment rating. Although the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The spillway features a controlled design with a width of 1 foot, and the outlet gates consist of a single valve. Despite being non-Federal, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, highlighting the importance of state oversight in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of water resource infrastructure.
Overall, Oknoname 119007 plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from flood risks and managing water flow along TR-Wildhorse Creek. As a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in the area, the dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and state regulators in safeguarding water resources and addressing climate-related challenges in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
283 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILDHORSE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
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513cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
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471cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
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28cfs |
Cottonwood Creek Near Seward
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65cfs |
Deep Fork At Warwick
|
23cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
11cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Carl Blackwell
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Catfish Cove
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Lake McMurtry West
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Lake McMurtry East
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