Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-20 dam
Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-20
SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-20, located in Washita County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on TR-N.Cavalry Creek. Completed in 1957, this dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 333 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 4560 cubic feet per second. The spillway, controlled by a 1-foot wide structure, helps manage water flow during periods of high precipitation, showcasing the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating flood risks.
Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-20 is assessed to be in fair condition. The dam's emergency action plan status remains unclear, highlighting the need for updated risk management measures. With a very high risk rating and the presence of a spillway for controlled water release, this site underscores the critical role of infrastructure in protecting communities from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact precipitation patterns, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-20 are vital for safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam serves as a key component of flood risk reduction efforts in the area. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, SCS-Cavalry Creek Site-20 plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and protecting downstream areas from inundation. As part of the state-regulated infrastructure, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between government agencies and local communities to ensure the sustainable management of water resources and adaptation to changing climate conditions.
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-20 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-20.
Track Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-20 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-Cavalry Creek Site-20
Where does the data for Scs-Cavalry Creek Site-20 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
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