Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-24 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-24, located in Mountain View, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 3400 feet. With a NID storage capacity of 356 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Rainy Mountain Creek.
Managed by the OWRB, this dam has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Although last inspected in 1980, the dam's risk assessment remains very high, indicating the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring. With a normal storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-24 plays a significant role in mitigating flooding events and protecting downstream communities.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 2500 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being ungraded in terms of condition assessment, the dam's strategic location on the TR-Rainy Mountain Creek and its very high risk rating underscore the critical role it plays in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
3400 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAINY MOUNTAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
356 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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-24