Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10 dam
Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10
SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10, located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risk along Sugar Creek. Completed in 1965, this dam stands at a height of 55 feet with a hydraulic height of 50 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2038 acre-feet for flood control purposes. The dam has a spillway width of 1 foot and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in September 2011, SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10 poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. With a very high risk rating, there is a need for regular maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the dam's integrity and safety in the face of potential emergencies. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment guidelines should be carefully monitored and updated to meet regulatory standards and protect downstream communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique features and risk profile of SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10 make it an intriguing case study for understanding the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing critical infrastructure in flood-prone areas. The collaboration between state and federal agencies, along with the continued monitoring of the dam's condition and emergency preparedness, highlights the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential disasters.
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-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Red River Near Headrick | 24 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril | 0 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 2 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10.
Track Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10 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-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10
Where does the data for Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10 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 High 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-10.