Oknoname 019003 is a privately-owned earth dam located in Carter County, Oklahoma.
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Built in 1940, this dam on TR-Hickory Creek stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 400 feet. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, it serves as a critical water resource in the region, providing normal storage of 40 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 11 acres.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being categorized as having low hazard potential, it is designated as having a very high risk level, indicating the need for comprehensive risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, with a maximum discharge capacity of 550 cubic feet per second.
This dam, situated in the city of Marsden, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area and highlights the importance of monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of communities and ecosystems downstream. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, Oknoname 019003 serves as a noteworthy example of the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HICKORY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Washita River Near Dickson
|
317cfs |
Mud Creek Near Courtney
|
0cfs |
Red River Near Gainesville
|
271cfs |
Rock Creek At Sulphur
|
8cfs |
Pennington Creek Near Reagan
|
10cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville
|
3cfs |