Scs-Stillwater Creek Site-41 dam
Scs-Stillwater Creek Site-41
SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-41 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS as part of flood risk reduction efforts in the area. Completed in 1971, this dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,221 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge of 3,495 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow along the TR-North Stillwater Creek, a vital stream in the region.
The dam's hazard potential is deemed significant, with a very high risk assessment rating. Despite being in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2011, the dam has an inspection frequency of 3 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The primary purpose of SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-41 is flood risk reduction, highlighting its importance in mitigating potential flood events in the area. With its design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state jurisdiction by the OWRB, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in Noble County, Oklahoma.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Stillwater Creek Site-41 to be a significant structure in the region, with its strategic location along the TR-North Stillwater Creek and its role in flood risk reduction efforts. The dam's design and construction by the USDA NRCS, along with its state regulation and inspection protocols, demonstrate a commitment to water management and public safety. As a crucial component of the local water infrastructure, this earth dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in safeguarding communities and natural resources from potential flood hazards 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-Stillwater Creek Site-41 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Stillwater Creek Site-41.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Stillwater Creek Site-41 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-Stillwater Creek Site-41
Where does the data for Scs-Stillwater Creek Site-41 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 Significant 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-Stillwater Creek Site-41.