Scs-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 dam
Scs-Bear-Hybarger Site-7
SCS-Bear-Hybarger Site-7, located in Lindsay, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks along the TR-Bear Creek. Completed in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for managing water resources in McClain County. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, this dam ensures the safety and protection of the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 undergoes regular inspections every five years, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. Despite being deemed in "not-rated" condition, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as very high, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its structural integrity. With a single valve outlet gate and a stone core foundation, this dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction efforts within the Tulsa District, showcasing the collaborative efforts of state and federal agencies in safeguarding communities and natural resources from the impacts of climate variability.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, SCS-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 exemplifies the importance of effective dam management and regulatory oversight in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the resilience of water resources in Oklahoma. With its historical significance dating back to over five decades, this earth dam serves as a testament to the enduring commitment of stakeholders in protecting communities, ecosystems, and livelihoods from the unpredictable challenges posed by climate change. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, understanding and appreciating the role of structures like SCS-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 is essential in fostering sustainable water management practices for a more resilient future.
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-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 142 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 10 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Bear-Hybarger Site-7.
Track Scs-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 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-Bear-Hybarger Site-7
Where does the data for Scs-Bear-Hybarger Site-7 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 Low 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-Bear-Hybarger Site-7.