Morris Alvin J dam
Morris Alvin J
Morris Alvin J is a privately owned dam located in Pushmataha, Oklahoma, near the city of Antlers. This earth dam, completed in 1960, stands at a height of 50 feet and has a storage capacity of 660 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
The dam, situated on the TR-Kiamichi River, is classified as having a low hazard potential but a very high risk assessment score. Despite its age, Morris Alvin J has not been recently assessed for its condition. The spillway is controlled with a width of 2 feet, and there is one valve for outlet gates. While there are no associated structures or federal agency involvement with this dam, its importance in managing water resources in the area cannot be understated.
With its strategic location and crucial role in water management, Morris Alvin J is a significant asset in the region. Its construction and operation are closely monitored by state agencies, ensuring that it continues to serve its purposes effectively and safely. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of this dam provides valuable insights into the importance of maintaining and regulating such structures for the sustainable management of water 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 Morris Alvin J -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 81 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 15 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 165 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 34 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 520 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morris Alvin J.
Boat launches
- Us 271 Pushmataha County
- Atoka County
- Choctaw County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- County Road 34775 Lamar County
Campgrounds
- Rattan Landing - Hugo Lake
- Mcgee Creek State Park
- Buster Hight Rv Camping
- Unimproved Camping Area
- Virgil Point - Hugo Lake
- Hugo Lake - Kiamichi State Park
Track Morris Alvin J in the Snoflo app
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About Morris Alvin J
Where does the data for Morris Alvin J 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 Morris Alvin J.