Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 dam
Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-035
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-035, also known as Wildhorse Creek, Site No 35, is a state-regulated dam located in Stephens, Oklahoma. Built in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 1275 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction for the TR-Wildhorse Creek, with a storage capacity of 548 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2220 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 is considered to have a very high risk, with a risk assessment rating of 1. The condition assessment is currently not rated, as the last inspection took place in 1980. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and a single valve outlet gate. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified, the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements set by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a vital component in flood prevention efforts along the TR-Wildhorse Creek in Oklahoma. As discussions around water infrastructure and climate resilience continue to evolve, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 becomes increasingly apparent.
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-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 142 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 1 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 10 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cement | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-035.
Track Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-035
Where does the data for Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-035 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
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