Oknoname 119002, located in Morrison, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along TR-LONG BRANCH CR.
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Constructed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 350 feet, with a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 119002 has a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The dam's risk assessment indicates a very high level of risk, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's inspection frequency of every 5 years reflects a commitment to ensuring its continued functionality in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
With Congressman Frank D. Lucas representing the district, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts can take comfort in the dam's regulatory oversight and the measures in place to mitigate risks. Despite its small surface area and low hazard potential, Oknoname 119002 serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Payne County, Oklahoma, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONG BRANCH CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
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11cfs |
Cimarron River Near Ripley
|
544cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1820cfs |
Cimarron River Near Guthrie
|
489cfs |
Skeleton Creek Near Lovell
|
28cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
535cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake McMurtry East
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Lake McMurtry West
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Catfish Cove
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