Atkins James R dam
Atkins James R
Atkins James R is a privately owned dam located in Oklahoma, specifically in Texas County. It was completed in 1984 and stands at a height of 45 feet, with a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. The dam, primarily constructed of earth and stone, serves a variety of purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it has a low hazard potential according to assessments. Despite being rated as "Not Rated" for condition assessment, the risk assessment for Atkins James R is very high. The dam has one valve outlet gate and is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in December 2010.
Overall, Atkins James R plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and protecting against potential flooding. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam's design and operational details fascinating, especially in understanding its contribution to the local ecosystem and the safety measures in place to mitigate risks associated with its operation.
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 Atkins James R -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver River At Beaver | 0 cfs | → |
| Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman | · | → |
| Cimarron River Near Forgan | 15 cfs | → |
| Crooked C Nr Englewood | 4 cfs | → |
| Wolf Ck At Lipscomb | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Atkins James R.
Campgrounds
- Angler Point
- Prairie Dog Point
- Hardesty Park
- Hardesty Park - Optima Lake
- Lake Palo Duro
- Whigham Park - Perryton
Fishing spots
- Palo Duro Reservoir
- Arkalon Park Ponds
- Wilburton Pond Fishing Site
- Mallard Ponds Fishing Site
- Cimarron Ponds Fishing Site
More reservoirs
Track Atkins James R in the Snoflo app
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About Atkins James R
Where does the data for Atkins James R 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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