Honey Creek Ranch Dam dam
Honey Creek Ranch Dam
Honey Creek Ranch Dam in Grove, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure completed in 2002 for the primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 62 feet with a hydraulic height of 53 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1,631 acre-feet. The dam also boasts a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate for water release.
Situated on an unnamed tributary with a drainage area of 425 square miles, Honey Creek Ranch Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and public safety.
With its picturesque location and essential role in water resource management, Honey Creek Ranch Dam offers a unique blend of recreational opportunities and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, we can appreciate the careful design and maintenance of this dam to support the surrounding ecosystem and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all who visit its waters.
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 Honey Creek Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek Near South West City | 67 cfs | → |
| Cave Springs Branch Near South West City | 2 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Tiff City | 35 cfs | → |
| Beaty Creek Near Jay | 22 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Eucha | 249 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honey Creek Ranch Dam.
Boat launches
- 16th Street ,
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- E0420 Road Mayes County
- Cripps Road Benton County
Campgrounds
- Honey Creek State Park
- Bernice State Park
- Cherokee State Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Lanagan Access City Park
Fishing spots
- Spavinaw Creek
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Swepco
- Lake Flint Creek
- Siloam Springs Lake
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
Track Honey Creek Ranch Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Honey Creek Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Honey Creek Ranch Dam 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 Honey Creek Ranch Dam.