Raymond Chambers dam
Raymond Chambers
Raymond Chambers is a privately owned dam located in Eakly, Oklahoma, on Cobb Creek. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 25.9 feet and has a length of 555 feet. Completed in 2000, it serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply, with a storage capacity of 191.62 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 30.3 acre-feet. With a surface area of 73.02 acres and a drainage area of 1408 acres, Raymond Chambers plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Raymond Chambers is deemed to have a very high risk due to its location and design. The dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes. With a controlled spillway and a spillway width of 1 foot, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 2185 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is not rated, the risk management measures and emergency action plan status are currently unknown, urging the need for further evaluation and preparedness to enhance the safety and resilience of this critical water infrastructure.
Located in Caddo County, Oklahoma, Raymond Chambers is a key component of the water management system in the area, providing essential storage and flood control benefits. With its stone core and soil foundation, this dam is a vital resource for the community and requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the risk and management measures associated with Raymond Chambers is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water infrastructure development and resilience planning in the region.
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 Raymond Chambers -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Bridgeport | 71 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Raymond Chambers.
Track Raymond Chambers in the Snoflo app
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About Raymond Chambers
Where does the data for Raymond Chambers 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 Raymond Chambers.