Scs-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05 dam
Scs-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05
SCS-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05, located in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a hydraulic height of 38 feet, providing storage for up to 1,054 acre-feet of water. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this dam plays a critical role in managing the water resources in the area, particularly along the TR-Dead Indian Creek.
Despite its age, SCS-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05 has not been inspected since 1980, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, and while it has not experienced any modifications in recent years, its risk assessment remains high due to its very high risk level (1). With one valve outlet gate and a surface area of 47 acres, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management in the region, under the oversight of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).
As climate change continues to impact water resources and the frequency of extreme weather events, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like SCS-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05 become increasingly crucial. With adequate state regulatory oversight and enforcement, as well as regular inspections and risk assessments, this dam plays a vital role in protecting downstream communities from flooding and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in Roger Mills, Oklahoma.
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-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 7 cfs | → |
| Canadian Rv Nr Canadian | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05.
Track Scs-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05
Where does the data for Scs-Dead Indian-Wldhorse Cr Site-05 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.
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