Oknoname 30197, located in Cherokee, Oklahoma, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1993 for irrigation purposes.
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Designed by Holloway Updike and Bellen, this dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a storage capacity of 106.8 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
With a drainage area of 95 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 842 cubic feet per second, Oknoname 30197 is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single outlet gate valve. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as having a very high risk level, making it essential for regular inspections. The last recorded inspection was in 2010, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital irrigation infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
NONE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Drainage Area |
95 |
Nid Storage |
106.8 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
37 |
Caney Creek Near Barber
|
19cfs |
Illinois River Near Tahlequah
|
465cfs |
Baron Fork At Eldon
|
70cfs |
Illinois River Near Gore
|
113cfs |
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
|
12600cfs |
Illinois River At Chewey
|
388cfs |