Warner Borum Warner dam
Warner Borum Warner
Warner Borum Warner is a private dam located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, along the TR-PECAN CR river. Built in 1936, this Earth-type dam stands at 15 feet high and spans 500 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is owned and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and is used for purposes other than flood control or water supply.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Warner Borum Warner poses a very high risk according to the latest assessment. The dam's condition is currently not rated, as the last inspection was conducted in 2004 with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. It is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the dam meets state permitting and inspection requirements, there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about the readiness for any potential emergencies.
Warner Borum Warner presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, given its historical significance and the discrepancy between its hazard potential and risk assessment. With its location in a high-risk area and the lack of recent evaluation, there is a need for increased monitoring and potentially the development of an updated EAP to ensure the safety and resilience of this vital infrastructure.
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 Warner Borum Warner -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Muskogee | 47,400 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Gore | 3,910 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 7 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 515 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warner Borum Warner.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Gentry Creek Landing - Eufaula Lake
- Pecan Park
- Spaniard Creek - Webbers Falls Lake
- Blackhawk Rv Military - Camp Gruber
- Deep Fork - Lake Eufaula State Park
- Afton Landing - Chouteau Lake
Paddle runs
Track Warner Borum Warner in the Snoflo app
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About Warner Borum Warner
Where does the data for Warner Borum Warner 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 Warner Borum Warner.