Oknoname 149006 is a privately owned dam located in Colony, Oklahoma, along Spring Creek.
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Built in 1965, this Earth type dam stands at 26 feet tall and stretches 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. It serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply, and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
The dam has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, indicating the need for vigilant risk management measures. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "not rated", with the last inspection conducted in 2006. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one valve outlet gate.
Overall, Oknoname 149006 is a significant structure in the water resource management of Washita County, providing essential storage capacity and flood control along Spring Creek. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and risk associated with this dam to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Canadian River At Bridgeport
|
126cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |