Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-05 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-05, located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction.
Summary
Completed in 1965, this dam stands at 24 feet in height with a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a length of 2203 feet. It has a storage capacity of 437 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 81 acre-feet, and a maximum discharge of 2547 cubic feet per second.
This dam, situated on TR-Sugar Creek, is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Although last inspected in 1980, the dam is outfitted with a controlled spillway and one outlet gate valve. Despite its age, the risk assessment for this dam is marked as very high, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and potentially updated emergency action plans to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the event of a breach or overflow.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the history and technical details of SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-05, as well as the implications of its high-risk classification. With a focus on flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and updating aging water management systems to protect communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
2203 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SUGAR CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
437 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
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-05