Oknoname 121014, also known as Wilbur Shirley Irrigation Str., is a private water resource structure located in Burns Chapel, Pittsburg, Oklahoma.
Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam was completed in 1977 and serves various purposes, including irrigation. With a dam height of 19 feet and a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in water management in the area.
The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential attributed to it. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it poses a very high risk according to the risk assessment. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, the structure is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 8748 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the water flow in the TR-CANADIAN RIV river/stream.
Overall, Oknoname 121014 stands as a significant water resource infrastructure in Oklahoma, contributing to the state's irrigation needs and water management efforts. With its unique design features and regulatory oversight, this earth dam remains a vital component in the region's water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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Humidity
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
712 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANADIAN RIV |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
North Canadian River Near Wetumka
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238cfs |
Canadian River At Calvin
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376cfs |
Canadian River Near Whitefield
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84cfs |
Deep Fork Near Beggs
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99cfs |
Fourche Maline Near Red Oak
|
5cfs |
Little River Near Sasakwa
|
18cfs |
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Lake McAlester
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Arrowhead State Park
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