Oknoname 101014, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1940 with a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply.
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Standing at a height of 22 feet with a hydraulic height of 17 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres. It serves as a vital structure along the TR-South Fork CR and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite its low hazard potential, Oknoname 101014 is deemed to have a very high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 1. It features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last one conducted in 2004. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, it is equipped to meet state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Oknoname 101014 an intriguing structure, given its unique design and location in Gum Springs Cem. With its historical significance dating back to the 1940s, this dam represents a piece of Oklahoma's water infrastructure that continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting surrounding areas from potential inundation.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH FORK CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
132cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
|
2160cfs |
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
|
13500cfs |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
20cfs |
Illinois River Near Tahlequah
|
470cfs |
Little Lee Creek Near Short
|
34cfs |