Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1 dam
Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1
SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1, located in Le Flore, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Cedar Creek. Completed in 1971, this earthen dam stands at 87 feet tall with a length of 1200 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2482 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 1 foot and a controlled spillway type, this dam has a high hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition.
The dam is overseen by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and falls under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The primary purpose of SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1 is flood risk reduction, serving the local community in VICTOR by mitigating potential flooding events. Despite its age, the dam continues to meet operational standards with a valve outlet gate and a maximum discharge capacity of 3760 cubic feet per second.
In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with an emergency action plan, although specific details on its preparedness and risk management measures are not disclosed. With a very high risk assessment rating and a history of state regulatory compliance, SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1 remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
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-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 52 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 206 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 60 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1.
Boat launches
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
- Cowlington
- Fort Coffee
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
Campgrounds
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
- Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park
- Quarry Island - Lake Wister State Park
- Below The Dam - Lake Wister State Park
- Talimena State Park
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1 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-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1
Where does the data for Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1 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-Caston Mountain Creek Site-1.