Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-11 dam
Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-11
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-11, located in Sentinel, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Trail Creek. Completed in 1972, this dam stands at a height of 48 feet with a hydraulic height of 42 feet and a length of 2140 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 964 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 4442 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for mitigating flood risks in the area.
With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-11 is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting. Despite being in operation for several decades, the dam's condition remains unrated, showcasing the need for ongoing risk assessment and management measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The dam's location in Washita County, Oklahoma, demonstrates its vital role in safeguarding the surrounding community and environment from potential inundation events.
Overall, SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-11 serves as a significant flood control infrastructure in the region, highlighting the importance of state-regulated dam maintenance and risk assessment to ensure public safety and environmental protection. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and operation of such dams is crucial for fostering resilience and sustainability in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events in the area.
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 Elk Creek Site-11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 5 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 3 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 14 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-11.
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-11 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 Elk Creek Site-11
Where does the data for Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-11 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 Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-11.