Oknoname 023006 dam
Oknoname 023006
Oknoname 023006, located in Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1940 for purposes other than irrigation or flood control. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet, with a length of 450 feet. It has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, controlling the flow of TR-GATES CREEK. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential and current condition being not rated, Oknoname 023006 poses a very high risk, with a risk assessment score of 1 out of 5. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and a single valve outlet gate. The last inspection was conducted in 1999, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the state and is located in the vicinity of BOX SPRINGS CHURCH, with Representative Markwayne Mullin (R) overseeing the area. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Oknoname 023006 an intriguing structure, with its historical significance dating back to the 1940s and its unique design characteristics. The dam's association with TR-GATES CREEK and its location in Choctaw, Oklahoma, make it a key feature in the region's water management infrastructure. The risk assessment and regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board highlight the importance of maintaining the dam's integrity for the safety of the surrounding community and the environment.
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 Oknoname 023006 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Arthur City | 668 cfs | → |
| Glover River Near Glover | 75 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 102 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 219 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 166 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 023006.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Virgil Point - Hugo Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Little River - Pine Creek Lake
- Hugo Lake - Kiamichi State Park
- Pine Creek Cove - Pine Creek Lake
- Kiamichi Park - Hugo Lake
Track Oknoname 023006 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 023006
Where does the data for Oknoname 023006 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 Oknoname 023006.