Meyers Dewayne dam
Meyers Dewayne
Meyers Dewayne is a privately owned earth dam located in Vinson, Oklahoma, on the TR-Salt Fork Red River. Completed in 1975, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, Meyers Dewayne is regulated and inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its location and structural characteristics.
Situated in Harmon County, Oklahoma, Meyers Dewayne serves various purposes beyond flood control, making it an essential water resource for the region. The dam's stone core and soil foundation contribute to its structural integrity, while its maximum discharge capacity of 1264 cubic feet per second ensures efficient water management during periods of high flow. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections every five years help monitor its performance and safety. The presence of emergency action plans and risk management measures further enhance the dam's resilience in the face of potential hazards.
In the realm of water resource management and climate resilience, Meyers Dewayne stands as a notable example of private ownership and state regulation working together to safeguard critical infrastructure. With its strategic location on the TR-Salt Fork Red River and close proximity to Vinson, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water storage and flood prevention for the local community. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, the ongoing inspection and maintenance of Meyers Dewayne ensure its readiness to handle evolving environmental conditions and contribute to sustainable water resource practices in Oklahoma.
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 Meyers Dewayne -- 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 Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| Salt Fk Red Rv Nr Wellington | 1 cfs | → |
| Pr Dog Twn Fk Red Rv Nr Childress | 2 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 7 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meyers Dewayne.
Track Meyers Dewayne in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Meyers Dewayne
Where does the data for Meyers Dewayne 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 Meyers Dewayne.