Oknoname 149003 is an earth dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 475 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Oknoname 149003
The primary purpose of Oknoname 149003 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Charlton E & Mondi G Parker (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Creek near Fort Cobb.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Nearest City | Fort Cobb |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28929, -98.65708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,328 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Charlton E & Mondi G Parker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK21293 |
| Federal ID | OK21293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |