Savage Dam dam
Savage Dam
Savage Dam, located in Marshall, Oklahoma, is a private-owned structure designed by Cecil Bearden for recreational purposes. The dam, built with stone core and rock foundation, stands at a height of 48.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 48 feet and a structural height of 49.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 970 acre-feet and a surface area of 45 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and water-based recreation.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Savage Dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 210 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 506 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it meets state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Although limited information is available on the dam's construction and modification history, Savage Dam remains a key feature in the water resource management of the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate conservation can appreciate the significance of this structure in providing both recreational opportunities and essential flood control measures 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 Savage Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 374 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 19 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 214 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 12 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 45 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 466 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Savage Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Martins Landing Campground
- Martins Landing - Lake Murray State Park
- Rock Tower - Lake Murray State Park
- Marietta Landing - Lake Murray State Park
- Lebanon - Lake Texoma
- Field Trial Area - Lake Murray State Park
More reservoirs
Track Savage Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Savage Dam
Where does the data for Savage Dam 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 Savage Dam.