Oknoname 30201 dam
Oknoname 30201
Oknoname 30201 is a privately owned dam located in Craig, Oklahoma, along an unnamed tributary of Little Cabin Creek. Built in 1997 by USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 723 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 114.1 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections, with a low hazard potential but a high risk assessment due to its age and condition. The dam features a controlled spillway, one valve outlet gate, and is designated for purposes other than flood control or water supply.
Despite being privately owned, Oknoname 30201 falls under state jurisdiction and receives regulatory oversight from the OWRB. Its location in Welch, Oklahoma, within the Tulsa District, highlights its importance in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks in the region. While the dam's hazard potential is low, its risk assessment is rated very high, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of downstream communities. With a history of construction and inspection dating back to 1997, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure asset in Oklahoma's water management landscape.
Overall, Oknoname 30201 plays a vital role in the water resource infrastructure of Craig County, Oklahoma, providing storage capacity and flood protection along the local waterways. With a focus on state-regulated operations, this privately owned dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between government agencies and private entities in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. As a key component in the hydraulic system of the area, Oknoname 30201 serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive risk management and continuous monitoring in safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of climate variability and change.
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 30201 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River Near Commerce | 10,900 cfs | → |
| Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge | 140 cfs | → |
| Big Cabin Creek Near Big Cabin | 252 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 4,850 cfs | → |
| Labette C Nr Oswego | 93 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Lenapah | 1,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oknoname 30201.
Campgrounds
- East River Park
- Elmore Park
- Bernice State Park
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Louis P. Gartner Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
- Spavinaw Creek
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Lake Flint Creek
- Swepco
- Siloam Springs Lake
Paddle runs
Track Oknoname 30201 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 30201
Where does the data for Oknoname 30201 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 30201.