Carl Leforce dam
Carl Leforce
Located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, Carl Leforce is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Constructed in 1930, this structure stands at 22 feet in height and spans 210 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 29 acre-feet, Carl Leforce serves as a vital resource for the local community, particularly in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks.
Maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Carl Leforce has been designated as a low hazard potential dam with a risk assessment rating of Very High (1). Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam benefits from regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2010. Additionally, the structure features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and is equipped with a valve outlet gate for water release. The dam's location, in the proximity of the TR-Salt Creek, underscores its importance in the broader water resource management efforts in the region.
With its strategic location in the Fort Worth District and under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, Carl Leforce stands as a testament to the interplay between water resource management and climate considerations. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, structures like Carl Leforce play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water management practices. By leveraging inspection, enforcement, and permitting mechanisms, this dam not only provides essential water storage but also contributes to broader climate resilience efforts in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Carl Leforce -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Glover River Near Glover | 990 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork Near Eagletown | 680 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 4,380 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 3,670 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carl Leforce.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Beavers Bend State Park
- Hochatown State Park
- Pine Creek Cove - Pine Creek Lake
- Lost Rapids - Pine Creek Lake
- Little River - Pine Creek Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
Fishing spots
Track Carl Leforce in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Carl Leforce
Where does the data for Carl Leforce come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Carl Leforce.