Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-014 dam
Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-014
SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-014, located in Davis, Oklahoma, is a State-regulated earth dam constructed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS. This dam, situated on Panther Creek, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure in Stephens County. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 2085 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1981 acre-feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area during periods of heavy rainfall.
Although the condition of the dam is assessed as fair, it is categorized as having a high hazard potential due to its very high risk assessment rating. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. Despite the absence of associated structures, the dam is subject to regular inspections by the State regulatory agency, OWRB, and meets state permitting and enforcement requirements. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Overall, SCS-Wildhorse Creek Site-014 plays a vital role in safeguarding the community against potential flooding events, with its strategic design and construction reflecting a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of infrastructure like this dam highlights the interconnectedness of environmental stewardship and public safety in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events and preserving the integrity of natural ecosystems in Oklahoma.
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-014 -- 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 | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 10 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-014.
Track Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-014 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-014
Where does the data for Scs-Wildhorse Creek Site-014 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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