Dry Creek 14 dam
Dry Creek 14
Dry Creek 14 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, along the Deep Fork River. Built in 1995 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dry Creek 14 serves as a vital infrastructure for the local government of Agra. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been inspected since 2011, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 30 feet, helps to regulate water levels during periods of high discharge, safeguarding nearby communities and lands.
Overall, Dry Creek 14 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of federal agencies and local governments in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding water resources in Oklahoma. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and intensify precipitation events, structures like Dry Creek 14 play a vital role in protecting communities and ecosystems from the devastating effects of floods. Continued investment in dam maintenance and monitoring will be crucial in ensuring the long-term resilience of this important flood control infrastructure.
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 Dry Creek 14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Creek 14.
Boat launches
- Stroud
- Kameoka Trail Stillwater
- West Airport Road Stillwater
- Orange Route Noble County
- Red Route Noble County
Track Dry Creek 14 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 Dry Creek 14
Where does the data for Dry Creek 14 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 Low 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 Dry Creek 14.