Boynton dam
Boynton
Boynton, a local government-owned water supply dam located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, plays a crucial role in providing water to the surrounding area. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 1200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 260 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential rating and a very high risk assessment score.
Situated on a tributary to Cloud Creek, Boynton serves as a vital resource for water supply purposes in the region. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and an outlet gate equipped with a single valve. Despite not having a current condition assessment rating, Boynton remains operational and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam is located within the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is actively managed for water resource sustainability and climate resilience.
With its strategic location and critical role in water supply management, Boynton represents a significant infrastructure asset in the region. As a key component of the local water supply system, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the community and supports sustainable water resource management practices. By ensuring compliance with state regulations and conducting regular inspections, Boynton exemplifies the commitment to maintaining the safety and functionality of essential water infrastructure in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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 Boynton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 5,030 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Muskogee | 45,600 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 633 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boynton.
Boat launches
- Mcintosh County
- Us 266 Mcintosh County
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Wagoner County
- Us 266 Okmulgee County
- Three Forks Road Fort Gibson
Campgrounds
- Gentry Creek Landing - Eufaula Lake
- Home Base
- Deep Fork - Lake Eufaula State Park
- Pecan Park
- Afton Landing - Chouteau Lake
- Spaniard Creek - Webbers Falls Lake
Paddle runs
Track Boynton 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 Boynton
Where does the data for Boynton 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 Boynton.