Olsen Chas L dam
Olsen Chas L
Olsen Chas L is a privately owned dam located in Kay, Oklahoma, along the Myers Creek. Completed in 1940, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2011.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While it is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or water supply, Olsen Chas L plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam has a surface area of 3 acres and serves as an important structure within the Tulsa District of Oklahoma.
Despite its age, Olsen Chas L remains in good condition and has not been rated for its current state. With its strategic location and key role in water management, this dam is a significant asset for both the local community and the broader region, contributing to the overall resilience of the water resource infrastructure 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 Olsen Chas L -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas R At Arkansas City | 953 cfs | → |
| Walnut R At Winfield | 168 cfs | → |
| Caney R Nr Elgin | 60 cfs | → |
| Chikaskia River Near Blackwell | 76 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa | 102 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Olsen Chas L.
Boat launches
- East Madison Avenue Arkansas City
- North Pond Trail Arkansas City
- Flood Dike Road Winfield
- Osage County
- East Hubbard Road Ponca City
- Ponca City
Campgrounds
- Bear Creek Cove - Kaw Lake
- Washunga Bay - Kaw Lake
- Bing
- Walnut River City Park
- Newman Park
- Sarge Creek - Kaw Lake
Track Olsen Chas L 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 Olsen Chas L
Where does the data for Olsen Chas L 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Olsen Chas L.