Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013 dam
Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013
SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013, located in Meridian, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1962, this dam stands at a height of 53 feet and has a storage capacity of 3250 acre-feet. The dam, constructed with a stone core and soil foundation, spans 2050 feet and has a surface area of 70 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013 is deemed to have a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in the event of a failure. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate to manage water discharge. Inspected last in 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. While an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is not prepared, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and further risk management measures are under evaluation.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics and risk profile of SCS-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013 make it a fascinating case study in dam engineering and flood risk management. The collaboration between state agencies, federal designers, and the USDA NRCS showcases the importance of proactive measures in ensuring the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions and increasing water-related challenges.
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-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013.
Track Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013
Where does the data for Scs-Bear-Fall & Coon Creek Site-013 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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