Scs-Soldier Creek Site-007 dam
Scs-Soldier Creek Site-007
SCS-Soldier Creek Site-007, located in Stafford, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along TR-Oak Creek. This 31-foot-high structure, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet, serves as a vital component in the management of the surrounding drainage area, boasting a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet and a normal storage of 37 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, making it a reliable asset for the local community.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Soldier Creek Site-007 features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for controlled water release. Its risk assessment is classified as very high (1), indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood control. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its historical significance in flood risk reduction makes it a valuable resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable infrastructure development.
With its strategic location in Custer County, Oklahoma, and support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Soldier Creek Site-007 stands as a testament to effective collaboration between state and federal agencies in managing water resources. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure like this earth dam becomes increasingly evident. Overall, SCS-Soldier Creek Site-007 serves as a model for sustainable water management practices and highlights the crucial role of dams in mitigating flood risks in vulnerable communities.
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-Soldier Creek Site-007 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 4 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Soldier Creek Site-007.
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Soldier Creek Site-007 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-Soldier Creek Site-007
Where does the data for Scs-Soldier Creek Site-007 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-Soldier Creek Site-007.