Oknoname 015002, located in Caddo, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 42 feet and a length of 350 feet.
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Completed in 1958, it serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 840 acre-feet. The dam, situated along Fisher Canyon near Hinton, has a spillway type of "Controlled" with a width of 2 feet and a maximum discharge of 3500 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Oknoname 015002 is considered to have a very high risk assessment level. The dam, regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2010. The condition of the dam has not been officially rated, and it currently lacks an emergency action plan (EAP) and inundation maps.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oknoname 015002 presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and risk management. The dam's location in a high-risk area, coupled with its outdated inspection records and lack of emergency preparedness measures, highlights the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring in safeguarding critical infrastructure against potential hazards and environmental threats. The data surrounding Oknoname 015002 underscores the ongoing challenges and responsibilities associated with managing water resources in the face of changing climate conditions and regulatory requirements.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
FISHER CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
840 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
42 |
Canadian River At Bridgeport
|
157cfs |
North Canadian River Near Calumet
|
164cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
1cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
17cfs |
North Canadian River Near El Reno
|
110cfs |