Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a dam
Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a
SCS-Rush Creek Site-038a, located in Garvin County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1961, this dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a length of 680 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite being in fair condition with a high hazard potential, SCS-Rush Creek Site-038a has not undergone recent inspections, with the last assessment conducted in 2011. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. With a very high risk assessment rating, it is vital for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the maintenance and safety of this dam to prevent potential disasters and ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The regulatory oversight by the OWRB and state agencies highlights the importance of proper management and monitoring of this essential infrastructure in the region.
As one of the key flood risk reduction structures in the area, SCS-Rush Creek Site-038a plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters. With its strategic location on TR-Rush Creek and oversight by state regulatory agencies, this dam serves as a significant asset for water resource management in Oklahoma. Monitoring its condition and implementing necessary risk management measures are essential steps to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this vital infrastructure for years to come.
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 Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 142 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a.
Track Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a 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 Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a
Where does the data for Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a 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 High 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 Scs-Rush Creek Site-038a.