Oknoname 149031, located in Bessie, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam on TR-Boggy Creek with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at 26 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a spillway width of 1 foot, and it is equipped with a valve outlet gate.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a very high risk assessment rating, Oknoname 149031 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in August 2006, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a vital asset for flood risk management in the Washita County area. With the state of Oklahoma overseeing its regulation, inspection, and enforcement, Oknoname 149031 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOGGY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River Near Foss
|
6cfs |
Washita River Near Hammon
|
7cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
North Fork Red River Near Carter
|
21cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |