Oknoname Ok13108 is a privately owned dam located in Osage, Oklahoma, designed for water supply purposes.
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Completed in 1940, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 40 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Beaver Creek, the dam has a controlled spillway and one outlet valve.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Oknoname Ok13108 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its outdated condition assessment and lack of emergency action plan. With a risk level of 1, authorities are advised to prioritize risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
The dam's location in Beaver Creek, under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District, highlights its importance in providing water supply to the region. The surrounding area has a surface area of 3 acres and a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and assess the risk associated with Oknoname Ok13108 to safeguard the local community and environment from potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEAVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
39cfs |
Arkansas R At Arkansas City
|
1100cfs |
Walnut R At Winfield
|
855cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
1500cfs |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
|
2cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
234cfs |