Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-16 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-16, located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-Rainy Mountain Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1967, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet, providing a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet with a normal storage of 32 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment.
Despite its age, SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-16 still serves its primary purpose effectively, with a very high risk assessment score of 1. The dam's structural integrity and flood risk reduction capabilities are maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, which oversees permitting, inspection, and enforcement at the site. While the last inspection was conducted in 1980 and the condition assessment remains unrated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of aging infrastructure like SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-16 will find this dam's history and specifications intriguing. As a critical piece of flood risk reduction infrastructure in the Tulsa District, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of continued monitoring and assessment to ensure its longevity and effectiveness in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events along Rainy Mountain Creek.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1140 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAINY MOUNTAIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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-16