Oknoname 30195 dam
Oknoname 30195
Oknoname 30195 is a private dam located in Le Flore, Oklahoma, specifically in the Poteau River area. Built in 2005 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a primary purpose of providing habitat for aquatic life. With a dam height of 16.1 feet and a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, this structure covers a surface area of 25.7 acres and has a drainage area of 118 square miles.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oknoname 30195 is equipped with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. Despite its low hazard potential, this dam has a very high risk assessment rating due to its location and potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of a breach. Regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the dam, with the last inspection taking place in February 2010.
Overall, Oknoname 30195 plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife and maintaining water resources in the region. With its strategic design and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a key asset for conservation efforts in the Poteau River area, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices for both environmental and recreational purposes.
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 Oknoname 30195 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 232 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 17 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek Near Short | 89 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 259 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 77 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 30195.
Boat launches
- Ok 9a Arkoma
- Fort Coffee
- Old Harbor Road 10766, Fort Smith
- Brown Quail Trace Barling
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
Campgrounds
- Fort Chaffee Rv Military
- Lee Creek Public Use Area
- Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Fort Smith Alma Rv Park
- Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir
- Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Oknoname 30195 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 Oknoname 30195
Where does the data for Oknoname 30195 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 Oknoname 30195.