Oknoname 22291 is a privately owned dam located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, along Birds Nest Creek.
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Built in 1999 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4.9 acres and a drainage area of 120 square miles, the dam serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite its low hazard potential, Oknoname 22291 is classified as high risk due to its very high risk assessment rating. The dam's controlled spillway and valve outlet gate help manage water flow, with a maximum discharge capacity of 27 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained.
Owned by a private entity, Oknoname 22291 plays a crucial role in water resource management in Kay County, Oklahoma. With its strategic location and design features, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for regulating water flow and storage, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management in maintaining its functionality and safety for the community and environment.
Year Completed |
1999 |
Dam Length |
882 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
BIRDS NEST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
120 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
16.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa
|
444cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
216cfs |
Arkansas River At Ralston
|
4230cfs |
Skeleton Creek At Enid
|
7cfs |
Black Bear Creek At Pawnee
|
12cfs |
Arkansas R At Arkansas City
|
835cfs |