Oknoname 023006 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oknoname 127003 Loyd Sturkey
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Oknoname 023006, located in Choctaw, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1940 for purposes other than irrigation or flood control.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GATES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Red River At Arthur City
|
1640cfs |
Glover River Near Glover
|
342cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Antlers
|
277cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger
|
150cfs |
Little River Blw Lukfata Creek
|
572cfs |
Kiamichi River Near Clayton
|
220cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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