Kinney No.5 is a privately owned earth dam located in Harper County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Fort Supply.
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Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at a height of 34 feet and has a hydraulic height of 30 feet. The dam's primary purpose is classified as 'Other', with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1032 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Kinney No.5 is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as a low hazard potential structure with a very high risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With only one valve outlet gate, this dam serves as a crucial component in managing the flow of TR-SAND CR stream and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kinney No.5 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk management in the state of Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
171 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SAND CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |
Cimarron River Near Buffalo
|
75cfs |
North Canadian River At Woodward
|
59cfs |
Cimarron R Near Buttermilk
|
43cfs |
Bluff Creek Nr Buttermilk
|
43cfs |
Cimarron River Near Waynoka
|
133cfs |
North Canadian River Near Seiling
|
101cfs |