Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw reservoir
Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw
Spavinaw Lake in Spavinaw, Oklahoma was created in 1924 as a result of the construction of the Spavinaw Dam on Spavinaw Creek. The lake serves as a major source of drinking water for several cities in northeastern Oklahoma. The hydrology of the lake is primarily dependent on surface water flow from the Spavinaw Creek watershed, which covers an area of over 600 square miles. The lake is also replenished by snowmelt and runoff from the surrounding hills during the winter months. The lake is not used for agricultural purposes, but it does offer recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping for visitors. The lake is an important ecological resource, providing habitat for various species of fish, birds, and other wildlife.
Daily levels at Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River Near Langley | 24,800 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Eucha | 758 cfs | → |
| Neosho River Near Chouteau | 54,500 cfs | → |
| Big Cabin Creek Near Big Cabin | 289 cfs | → |
| Beaty Creek Near Jay | 54 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Colcord | 250 cfs | → |
About Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw
Where does the data for Spavinaw Lake At Spavinaw come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 below 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.