Oknoname 149025 is a privately owned dam located in Bessie, Oklahoma, along the Boggy Creek.
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Built in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other'. The dam has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 79 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge rate of 2278 cubic feet per second.
Although the hazard potential is rated as 'Low', the risk assessment for Oknoname 149025 is considered 'Very High (1)'. Despite being regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and boasting state-permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols, the dam's condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', indicating a lack of recent evaluation. The structure features a controlled spillway type and is equipped with one valve outlet gate, with a last inspection date recorded in 2003.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructural aspects of dams in Oklahoma may find Oknoname 149025 to be an intriguing subject of study. With its unique design and risk assessment profile, this privately owned dam on Boggy Creek stands as a noteworthy example of water management in the Washita County region. The combination of low hazard potential and high risk assessment adds complexity to the understanding of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
7cfs |
North Fork Red River Near Carter
|
21cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |