West Dike, Oklahoma, USA

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Quick Facts About West Dike

Location: Kiowa, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34.73472, -99.026639
River: West Otter Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1975
Dam Height: 25 ft (8 m)
Dam Length: 13,230 ft (4,033 m)
Dam Capacity: 196,000 acre-ft (241,762 Ml)

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West Dike Information

West Dike is an earthen embankment dam located about 8 miles from , Kiowa, Oklahoma.

The dam, which is on the West Otter Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1975 and is currently owned by DOI BR.

West Dike Structure

The West Dike is approximately 13,230 feet (4,033 m) long, 25 feet (8 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

West Dike Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 96,300 acre-ft (118,784 Ml) and maximum capacity of 196,000 acre-ft (241,762 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

West Dike Spillway

The dam has a 4 feet (1 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 38300 cubic feet per second (1085 cubic metres per second).

West Dike Compared to Four Famous American Dams

West Dike
Kiowa, Oklahoma
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 25 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 13,230 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 196,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

West Dike Weather

Current Conditions at West Dike

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:15
Sunrise 07:19
Sunset 18:21
Temperature (°F) 46
Feels Like (°F) 39
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1013
Humidity (%) 51
Wind Speed (mph) 18
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for West Dike

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 26 53 37 1020 37 20 36 ESE 0 - overcast clouds
Tue 10 44 9 1026 75 24 35 NNE 45 - light snow
Wed 4 23 5 1041 49 21 34 N 0 - broken clouds
Thu 7 29 12 1038 38 13 18 ENE 0 - few clouds
Fri 14 39 25 1036 37 9 17 ENE 0 - broken clouds
Sat 28 38 32 1025 56 11 18 S 38 0 light rain
Sun 28 64 52 1021 47 8 8 ESE 0 - clear sky
Mon 40 71 64 1014 36 8 10 SSW 0 - clear sky

West Dike Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the West Dike?

West Dike is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the West Dike?

West Dike is in Kiowa County.

How high is the West Dike?

West Dike is 25 feet high.

How long is the West Dike?

West Dike is 13,230 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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