Roland Ted dam
Roland Ted
Roland Ted, a privately owned dam in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, stands as a testament to water resource management and climate adaptation. Built in 1940 and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this Earth-type dam on TR-Dumpling Creek serves various purposes beyond flood control, with a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1,488 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, Roland Ted's hazard potential is rated as low, indicating its structural integrity and low risk of failure.
Located in Edwards Church, Oklahoma, Roland Ted spans 400 feet in length and reaches a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. The dam's spillway, controlled by a 1-foot wide structure, ensures effective water release in case of overflow. Managed for inspection every 5 years, Roland Ted has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it continues to meet regulatory standards set by the state. With a risk assessment rating of Very High (1), the dam is subject to ongoing risk management measures to ensure its resilience against potential hazards and emergencies.
In the realm of water resource management and climate adaptation, Roland Ted serves as a vital infrastructure asset in Pushmataha County. With a rich history dating back to the 1940s, this privately owned dam remains a key player in regulating water flow and maximizing storage capacity for the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, Roland Ted stands as a model for sustainable dam management and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the safety and security of the local community for years to come.
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 Roland Ted -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 453 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 421 cfs | → |
| Red River At Arthur City | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 60 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roland Ted.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Rattan Landing - Hugo Lake
- Mcgee Creek State Park
- Buster Hight Rv Camping
- Unimproved Camping Area
- Hugo Lake - Kiamichi State Park
- Virgil Point - Hugo Lake
Track Roland Ted 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 Roland Ted
Where does the data for Roland Ted 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 Roland Ted.