Oknoname 153002 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cook Wilma Russell Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Oknoname 153002, located in Woodward, Oklahoma, is a private dam on Doe Creek with a significant storage capacity of 130 acre-feet.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this Earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a spillway width of 1 foot. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, this structure is state-regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to maintain its safety and integrity.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Oknoname 153002 serves a primary purpose classified as "Other" and is designed with a Stone core and Soil foundation. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 850 cubic feet per second, and it includes a valve outlet gate for water release. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, this dam is inspected every 5 years to monitor any potential risks or maintenance needs. Additionally, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers but is not directly managed or funded by any federal agency.
In the event of an emergency, the status of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Oknoname 153002 is not specified, highlighting the need for updated communication and preparedness measures. While the risk assessment deems the structure to have a very high risk level, the lack of specific risk management measures or inundation maps raises concerns for the potential impact of a breach or failure. Overall, for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oknoname 153002 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Oklahoma with a complex regulatory framework and risk profile that warrants further attention and monitoring.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1101 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
DOE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
130 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Oknoname 153002