Oknoname 077007 dam
Oknoname 077007
Oknoname 077007, located in Latimer, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose that falls under the category of "Other". Built in 1940, this structure stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet. The dam has a length of 420 feet and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 697 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 077007 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is subject to a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and potential risk management measures. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gate, the dam serves the Buffalo Creek tributary and the surrounding area, contributing to water resource management in the region.
In conclusion, Oknoname 077007 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Oklahoma, serving as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water storage. With its historical significance dating back to the 1940s, the dam continues to be a key component in the state's efforts to ensure the safety and sustainability of its water resources. As a climate and water resource enthusiast, understanding the details and functions of structures like Oknoname 077007 provides valuable insight into the intersection of infrastructure, climate, and environmental stewardship.
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 Oknoname 077007 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 571 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Canadian River Near Whitefield | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 111 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork At Smithville | 743 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 1,920 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 077007.
Boat launches
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
Campgrounds
- Potato Hills Central
- Lloyd Church Lake
- Sardis Cove
- Clayton Lake State Park
- Talimena State Park
- Robbers Cave State Park
Track Oknoname 077007 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 077007
Where does the data for Oknoname 077007 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 Oknoname 077007.