Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-001 dam
Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-001
SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-001, located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1951 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a hydraulic height of 45 feet, providing a critical line of defense against potential flooding events for the surrounding area. With a capacity to store up to 897 acre-feet of water, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-001 has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended purpose effectively, with a maximum discharge capacity of 7400 cubic feet per second. The controlled spillway and single valve outlet gate further enhance the dam's ability to regulate water flow and mitigate flood risks in the area. While the last inspection was conducted in 1980, the dam is scheduled for regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
In the event of an emergency, the dam site is equipped with an emergency action plan (EAP) to guide response efforts and ensure public safety. With a very high risk rating of 1, the site is closely monitored for any potential vulnerabilities that may arise. As a critical infrastructure asset in managing water resources and climate-related risks, SCS-Sandstone Creek Site-001 stands as a testament to the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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-Sandstone Creek Site-001 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 7 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 5 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-001.
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-001 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-Sandstone Creek Site-001
Where does the data for Scs-Sandstone Creek Site-001 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-Sandstone Creek Site-001.