Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam dam
Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam
Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Built in 1934, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serving a primary purpose that is categorized as "Other." With a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, the dam is designed to control the flow of a tributary to Caddo Creek, with a maximum discharge capacity of 900 cubic feet per second.
The dam's low hazard potential is complemented by its very high risk assessment rating, highlighting the critical importance of its operational integrity and maintenance. The structure features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, with a total length of 360 feet and a surface area of 27 acres. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, its regular inspection frequency of 5 years ensures that any necessary repairs or improvements are promptly identified and addressed to mitigate potential risks to downstream communities and ecosystems.
As part of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Carter County, Oklahoma. With a focus on ensuring public safety and environmental protection, the dam's design and operation are closely monitored by state regulatory agencies, reflecting a commitment to sustainable water infrastructure practices in the face of changing climatic 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 Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 374 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 12 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 19 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 214 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam.
Boat launches
- Mountain Lake Road Carter County
- Guy Sandy Road Murray County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
Track Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam
Where does the data for Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam 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 Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - East Dam.