Scs-Upper Bayou Site-07 dam
Scs-Upper Bayou Site-07
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-07 in Carter, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-WALNUT CR river. Completed in 1985, this dam stands at 23 feet in height and spans 900 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 804 acre-feet and a normal storage of 105 acre-feet. The dam's controlled spillway and low hazard potential make it a crucial asset for managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Upper Bayou Site-07 is rated as having a very high risk due to its location and structural characteristics. The dam features a valve outlet gate and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB in Oklahoma. It has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its last inspection date dates back to 1980, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction. With a drainage area of 2.59 square miles and a maximum discharge of 736 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the region.
As a vital structure in the Fort Worth District managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Upper Bayou Site-07 serves as a key component in the state's flood risk reduction efforts. With its stone core and soil foundation, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting surrounding areas from potential flooding events. However, ongoing assessment and maintenance are necessary to address the very high risk associated with this dam and ensure its long-term effectiveness in safeguarding the local community and environment from 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-Upper Bayou Site-07 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 3 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 400 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 13 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 148 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 1,080 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Upper Bayou Site-07.
Track Scs-Upper Bayou Site-07 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-Upper Bayou Site-07
Where does the data for Scs-Upper Bayou Site-07 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Upper Bayou Site-07.