Scs-Colbert Creek Site-2 dam
Scs-Colbert Creek Site-2
SCS-Colbert Creek Site-2, located in Erin Springs, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Colbert Creek. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1580 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 1263 acre-feet and a normal storage of 325 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the area.
The dam's spillway, controlled with a width of 2 feet, helps regulate water flow, while a single valve serves as the outlet gate for controlled release. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as a very high risk (1) in terms of its operations. With the Oklahoma Water Resources Board overseeing its state jurisdiction, the SCS-Colbert Creek Site-2 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in McClain County, Oklahoma.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the need for effective water resource management infrastructure like SCS-Colbert Creek Site-2 becomes increasingly vital. With its strategic location along Colbert Creek and its history of flood risk reduction, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving climate challenges. From its construction by the USDA NRCS to its ongoing state-regulated operations, SCS-Colbert Creek Site-2 represents a critical piece of Oklahoma's water resource infrastructure for the 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-Colbert Creek Site-2 -- 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 | → |
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 10 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Colbert Creek Site-2.
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Colbert Creek Site-2 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-Colbert Creek Site-2
Where does the data for Scs-Colbert Creek Site-2 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-Colbert Creek Site-2.