Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-12 dam
Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-12
The SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-12 in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1959, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 468 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for flood risk reduction and is situated on the TR-ROCY Creek, under the jurisdiction of the OWRB in Washita County.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-12 poses a very high risk due to its condition not being rated and lacking recent inspections since 1980. Emergency action preparedness, risk assessment, and management measures are not documented, raising concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the dam in the event of a flood or other potential hazards. With a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, there is a need for updated risk assessments, inspections, and emergency preparedness to ensure the proper functioning and safety of this critical infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-12 presents a unique case study in dam safety and management. With a focus on flood risk reduction, the dam's historical significance and current state offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in maintaining aging infrastructure for water resource management. As efforts to address climate change intensify, the importance of ensuring the resilience and reliability of dams like SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-12 becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems 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-Cavalry Creek Site-12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-12.
Track Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-12 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-12
Where does the data for Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-12 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.
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