Scs-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 dam
Scs-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2
SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Cheyenne. Built in 1949 by the USDA NRCS, this flood risk reduction structure stands at a height of 44 feet with a hydraulic height of 39 feet and a structural height of 43 feet. The dam has a length of 950 feet and a storage capacity of 982 acre-feet, providing crucial flood protection for the surrounding area along TR-Beaver Dam Creek.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 is regularly inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release control. In the event of an emergency, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, highlighting the need for improved risk management measures to mitigate potential risks associated with the dam's very high risk assessment rating.
This site serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, managed by state authorities for flood risk reduction purposes. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory aspects of SCS-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2, recognizing the importance of maintaining and enhancing the resilience of such critical infrastructure in the face of climate change and increasing water-related challenges.
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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater | 5 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 7 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2.
Track Scs-Sargeant Major 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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2
Where does the data for Scs-Sargeant Major 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-Sargeant Major Creek Site-2.