Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-076 dam
Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-076
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-076, located in Garvin, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS. The dam, standing at 27 feet high and 1120 feet long, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-SQUIRREL CREEK. With a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating potential flood risks in the area.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the risk assessment for SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-076 indicates a very high risk level (1), highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, with the last inspection date recorded in 1980. Emergency preparedness measures, including the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and updated contact information, are not currently available, underscoring the need for improved risk management strategies for this critical infrastructure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the significance of structures like SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-076 in safeguarding communities from potential flood events. The collaboration between state and federal agencies, along with the dedication of the USDA NRCS in designing and constructing the dam, underscores the importance of proactive measures in managing water resources and promoting resilient infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. Continued monitoring and investment in risk management measures will be crucial to ensuring the long-term effectiveness and safety of this essential flood risk reduction facility.
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-Wildhorse Creek Site-076 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 10 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 380 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 17 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-076.
Track Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-076 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-076
Where does the data for Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-076 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
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