Oknoname 033004 is a privately owned dam located in Cotton, Oklahoma, specifically at CACHE CR BRIDGE HWY 5A.
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Built in 1955, this Earth type dam stands at 16 feet high with a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a length of 444 feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Oknoname 033004 indicates a very high risk level. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. The inspection frequency for this dam is every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in September 2010. The dam is situated on TR WEST CACHE CREEK and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
With its unique design and critical importance in managing water resources in the area, Oknoname 033004 stands as a testament to the complex interplay between human infrastructure and natural systems. As climate change impacts continue to influence water availability and usage patterns, understanding and maintaining structures like Oknoname 033004 will be crucial in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
444 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR WEST CACHE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
East Cache Creek Near Walters
|
25cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
|
0cfs |
Red Rv Nr Burkburnett
|
52cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |
Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls
|
2cfs |