Oknoname 149007 is a state-regulated dam located in Washita, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1965 for flood risk reduction along the TR-WASHITA river.
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With a height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, this earth dam spans 920 feet and has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its critical role in flood risk reduction in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma state regulatory agency OWRB, Oknoname 149007 features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and one valve outlet gate for operational control. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last one conducted in August 2006. The risk associated with this dam is deemed very high, reflecting its importance in mitigating flooding impacts in the area.
With its strategic location in Mountain View, Oklahoma, Oknoname 149007 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control measures in the region, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts. As a key structure in the Tulsa District managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential inundation events. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's high risk rating underscores the significance of its operations and maintenance to ensure continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
920 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
137 |
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 |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River At Anadarko
|
121cfs |