Scs-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 dam
Scs-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07
SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 is a state-regulated earth dam located in McCurtain, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS in 1965 for flood risk reduction along TR-Waterfall Creek. Standing at 24 feet in height and 800 feet in length, this dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet over a surface area of 5 acres. With a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, the dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for condition assessment.
Despite its age, SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 remains a crucial piece of infrastructure for managing flood risk in the area. With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, it is essential for the state regulatory agency, OWRB, to ensure that proper inspections and enforcement measures are in place to maintain the dam's integrity and safety. Although the last inspection date was in 1980, the dam still meets state permitting requirements and is subject to regular inspections every 5 years.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like SCS-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 in protecting communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. By understanding the design, purpose, and state-regulated status of this dam, we can appreciate the efforts made by agencies like the USDA NRCS and OWRB to safeguard against flooding and ensure the resilience of water resources 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Blw Lukfata Creek | 5,190 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 2,720 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork Near Eagletown | 256 cfs | → |
| Glover River Near Glover | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Horatio | 5,170 cfs | → |
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 131 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Beavers Bend State Park
- Hochatown State Park
- Pine Creek Cove - Pine Creek Lake
- Raymond Gary State Park
- Lost Rapids - Pine Creek Lake
- Little River - Pine Creek Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07
Where does the data for Scs-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07 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-Waterfall-Gilford Creek Site-07.