Scs-Caddo Creek Site-03 dam
Scs-Caddo Creek Site-03
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-03, located in Carter, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1187 acre-feet and a normal storage of 143 acre-feet. Situated on Russell Pretty Branch, a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot ensures effective water release in times of high discharge, with a low hazard potential making it a reliable structure for managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the OWRB, the SCS-Caddo Creek Site-03 dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of yet, with the last inspection conducted in 1980. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose efficiently, with an inspection frequency of 5 years to ensure its operational capabilities are maintained. While the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level (1), the structure remains sturdy and well-equipped with one valve outlet gate for controlled water release. As a key component in the region's flood risk reduction strategy, the SCS-Caddo Creek Site-03 dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Caddo Creek Site-03 dam represents a vital infrastructure asset in Carter, Oklahoma, designed to mitigate flood risks along Russell Pretty Branch. With a strong foundation of soil and a stone core, this earth dam has been in operation since 1968, boasting a storage capacity of 1187 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres. Managed by the OWRB and designed by the USDA NRCS, this structure showcases effective flood risk reduction measures, including a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and undergoes periodic inspections to ensure its continued functionality in protecting the local community from potential water-related dangers.
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-Caddo Creek Site-03 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 8 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 363 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 122 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 17 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Caddo Creek Site-03.
Track Scs-Caddo Creek Site-03 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-Caddo Creek Site-03
Where does the data for Scs-Caddo Creek Site-03 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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