Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-29 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-29 in Gotebo, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS and built in 1971 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Rainy Mountain Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 29 feet high with a hydraulic height of 23 feet and a length of 2365 feet. It has a storage capacity of 2586 acre-feet and a surface area of 160 acres, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-29 poses a very high risk due to its age and lack of condition assessment. The dam features a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, but has not been inspected since 1980. While the dam is currently not rated for condition, it is in need of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the Kiowa County area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-29 an intriguing case study of a vital infrastructure that requires attention and maintenance to safeguard the local community from potential flooding events. As the dam is located in a region prone to high discharge levels, it is crucial for state regulators and agencies like OWRB to prioritize inspection, maintenance, and risk management strategies to ensure the safety and functionality of this important flood control structure.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2365 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAINY MOUNTAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
160 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
2586 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-29