May Avenue Dam dam
May Avenue Dam
May Avenue Dam, located on the North Canadian River in Oklahoma City, was completed in 2003 and is owned by the local government. It is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 20.25 feet with a structural height of 31.59 feet, and has a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet.
With a controlled spillway width of 300 feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk level due to its location and potential impact on downstream areas. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, which may be a concern for local residents and officials in the event of an emergency.
Overall, May Avenue Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community but may require further risk management measures to ensure the safety and security of surrounding areas. With its picturesque setting along the North Canadian River, the dam presents both opportunities for leisure and potential risks that should be carefully monitored and addressed by local authorities.
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 May Avenue Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc | 9 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 88 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 116 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near El Reno | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near May Avenue Dam.
Boat launches
- Oklahoma River Trail - South Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - North Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma Greenway Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City
- Lake Draper Trail Oklahoma City
Track May Avenue Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About May Avenue Dam
Where does the data for May Avenue 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 May Avenue Dam.