Woofter Pond dam
Woofter Pond
Woofter Pond, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a privately-owned water resource managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the OWRB. The earth dam, completed in 2005, stands at 15 feet high and serves as a controlled spillway for Horsepen Creek. With a storage capacity of 183.9 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.2 acres, Woofter Pond plays a crucial role in flood control and water management for the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and very high risk assessment rating, Woofter Pond has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam's outlet gate consists of a single valve, and the last inspection was conducted in 2010 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified, Woofter Pond remains a vital infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates to monitor and support in the face of changing environmental conditions.
In the picturesque setting of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Woofter Pond stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and the collaboration between private owners, government agencies, and environmental advocates. With its stone core and soil foundation, this earth dam serves not only as a structural marvel but also as a critical component in maintaining the ecological balance of the region. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources, Woofter Pond remains a beacon of resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.
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 Woofter Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek Near Sperry | 160 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 68 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 207 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek At Avant | 124 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 272 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Claremore | 392 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woofter Pond.
Boat launches
- Ok 88 Rogers County
- Rogers County
- Osage Park Boat Ramp
- Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway Osage County
- Catoosa
Campgrounds
- Bo2 Base Camp
- Johnstone Park
- Prayer Mountain
- Bluff Landing - Arkansas River
- Osage Hills State Park
- Hominy Municipal Lake
More reservoirs
Track Woofter Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Woofter Pond
Where does the data for Woofter Pond 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 Woofter Pond.