Oknoname 137006 dam
Oknoname 137006
Oknoname 137006, located in Stephens, Oklahoma, is a privately owned dam on TR Hell Creek with a regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Completed in 1978, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this structure serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and is classified as a low-risk dam with a very high risk assessment rating of 1.
Managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Oknoname 137006 has a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being last inspected in 2011, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Rated'. While the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam is not USACE-owned and is not associated with any federal funding or agencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Oknoname 137006 an intriguing structure, given its unique design features and the complex regulatory framework it operates under. With its location in a scenic area of Oklahoma and a rich history dating back to the late 1970s, this dam represents a key component of the local water infrastructure. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into its impact on the surrounding ecosystem and water management practices.
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 137006 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Washita River Near Cement | 3 cfs | → |
| East Cache Creek Near Walters | 29 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cyril | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 9 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 138 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 137006.
Track Oknoname 137006 in the Snoflo app
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About Oknoname 137006
Where does the data for Oknoname 137006 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
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