Boggess No 2 dam
Boggess No 2
Boggess No 2 is a privately owned dam located in Dewey, Oklahoma, along the TR-Trail Creek. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 153 feet. With a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, the dam serves various purposes, primarily designated for flood control and water resource management. Despite being classified as a low-hazard structure, the dam poses a very high risk due to its location and potential impact on downstream areas.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Boggess No 2 undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in 2005. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk assessment is deemed very high (1) based on the potential consequences of failure. With only one valve outlet gate for water release, the controlled spillway system is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 810 cubic feet per second. Despite meeting state regulatory requirements, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, highlighting areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk mitigation.
In the event of an emergency, the lack of updated emergency contacts, EAP guidelines, and risk management measures is a concern for the safety and protection of downstream communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for the implementation of necessary measures to enhance the dam's resilience and preparedness for potential risks. By addressing these gaps in emergency planning and risk management, Boggess No 2 can better safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the region.
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 Boggess No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Near Seiling | 28 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga | 12 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Bridgeport | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boggess No 2.
Track Boggess No 2 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 Boggess No 2
Where does the data for Boggess No 2 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 Boggess No 2.