Kelly Tom dam
Kelly Tom
Kelly Tom is a privately owned earth dam located in Wagoner, Oklahoma, constructed in 1984 on the TR Concharty Creek. This low hazard potential dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2004.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Kelly Tom poses a very high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The dam has a controlled spillway and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. The condition of Kelly Tom is currently not rated, and it lacks an emergency action plan and inundation maps. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agencies, and its primary purpose is listed as 'Other'.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kelly Tom presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its high risk rating and lack of key emergency preparedness measures, there is a pressing need for further evaluation and potential mitigation efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital water infrastructure in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
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 Kelly Tom -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 4,790 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 50 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 19 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Muskogee | 28,200 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 5,240 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kelly Tom.
Boat launches
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Wagoner County
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Rogers County
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
Campgrounds
- Home Base
- Afton Landing - Chouteau Lake
- Bluff Landing - Arkansas River
- Newt Graham Lock And Dam - Arkansas River
- Pecan Park
- Blue Bill Point - Fort Gibson Lake
Paddle runs
Track Kelly Tom in the Snoflo app
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About Kelly Tom
Where does the data for Kelly Tom 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 Kelly Tom.