Scs-Beaver Creek Site-09 dam
Scs-Beaver Creek Site-09
SCS-Beaver Creek Site-09, located in Arapaho, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1967 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Beaver Creek. This impressive structure stands at a height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a structural height of 42 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1260 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 460 acre-feet and a spillway width of 2 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite its fair condition assessment and hazard potential rated as high, SCS-Beaver Creek Site-09 has undergone regular inspections and is equipped with a valve outlet gate for operational control. The dam's risk assessment deems it as having a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures. The dam's location within the Tulsa District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts involved in ensuring the safety and functionality of this vital water resource infrastructure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of SCS-Beaver Creek Site-09 as a key component in the flood risk reduction strategy for Custer County, Oklahoma. With a history of effective operation since its completion in 1967, this earth dam serves as a critical barrier against potential inundation events, demonstrating the importance of proactive infrastructure planning and maintenance in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
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-Beaver Creek Site-09 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Weavers Ck Nr Watonga | 12 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Beaver Creek Site-09.
Track Scs-Beaver Creek Site-09 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-Beaver Creek Site-09
Where does the data for Scs-Beaver Creek Site-09 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-Beaver Creek Site-09.