Scs-Caddo Creek Site-05 dam
Scs-Caddo Creek Site-05
SCS-Caddo Creek Site-05 in Carter County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS. The dam spans 1200 feet across the TAR BRANCH river, with a height of 38 feet and a hydraulic height of 34 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 1367 acre-feet and a normal storage of 114 acre-feet, serving as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
This dam, managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being last inspected in 1980, it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The spillway width is controlled, with a single valve outlet gate, offering necessary flood control measures for the surrounding communities. While the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, the dam continues to play a vital role in mitigating potential flood events and protecting the local environment.
With a location in Ardmore and under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the SCS-Caddo Creek Site-05 stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in Oklahoma. Its historical significance and ongoing relevance in water resource management make it a key site for climate and water enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
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-05 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 8 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 363 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 122 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 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-05.
Track Scs-Caddo Creek Site-05 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-05
Where does the data for Scs-Caddo Creek Site-05 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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