Scs-Upper Washita Creek Site-057 dam
Scs-Upper Washita Creek Site-057
SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-057, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Croton Creek. Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands 59 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 54 feet and a length of 1427 feet. With a storage capacity of 4003 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1082 acre-feet, it serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is in fair condition and is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water discharge. The risk assessment for SCS-Upper Washita Creek Site-057 indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and potential risk management measures. As part of the state's regulatory framework, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board oversees the permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this dam to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the event of emergencies.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for the dam operators to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to guide response efforts and protect downstream communities. While specific details regarding the EAP status and adherence to guidelines are not provided, the presence of state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms underscores the importance of proactive risk management for this critical water resource infrastructure in 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-Upper Washita Creek Site-057 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock | 13 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Upper Washita Creek Site-057.
Track Scs-Upper Washita Creek Site-057 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-Upper Washita Creek Site-057
Where does the data for Scs-Upper Washita Creek Site-057 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-Upper Washita Creek Site-057.