Kane Art dam
Kane Art
Kane Art is a privately owned earth dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma, along the TR-ELM FORK RED RIV stream. Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, Kane Art serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Despite not being rated for its current condition, it is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Kane Art plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1402 cubic feet per second, this dam helps mitigate flood risks and provides essential water storage for agricultural and environmental purposes. Its location in Vinson, Oklahoma, makes it a key feature in the local watershed, contributing to the overall water supply and ecosystem health in the area.
Although Kane Art has not been modified in recent years, its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its functionality and safety. The dam's very high risk assessment rating highlights the importance of proper monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential issues. With a valve outlet gate and a stone core foundation, Kane Art stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in Oklahoma, serving as a valuable resource for the community and the environment alike.
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 Kane Art -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fork Of North Fork Red River Nr Carl | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt Fk Red Rv Nr Wellington | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 7 cfs | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kane Art.
Track Kane Art in the Snoflo app
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About Kane Art
Where does the data for Kane Art 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 Kane Art.