Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 dam
Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-015
Located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, the SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1957 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Wildhorse Creek. Standing at 28 feet tall and stretching 1480 feet in length, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 890 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 3230 cubic feet per second. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, this structure serves a vital purpose in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Although rated in fair condition, with a significant hazard potential, the SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 is regularly inspected by state regulatory agencies to ensure its continued functionality. The dam's risk assessment is classified as very high, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks to downstream communities. The presence of a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and adherence to established guidelines further underscore the commitment to public safety and efficient management of this critical water resource infrastructure.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 aligns with the broader mission of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events. As a key component of the Fort Worth District's water resource management strategy, this dam symbolizes the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to ensure the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of 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-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 1 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 142 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 10 cfs | → |
| East Cache Creek Near Walters | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-015.
Track Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 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-015
Where does the data for Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-015 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 Significant 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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