Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam dam
Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam
Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam is a privately owned structure located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, within Carter County. This earth dam, completed in 1934, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serving as a crucial resource for water storage with a maximum capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam is designed to regulate the flow of a tributary to Caddo Creek and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular inspections by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to ensure its structural integrity. The risk assessment for Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam ranks it as very high (1), highlighting the importance of proactive risk management measures. With a designated emergency action plan and emergency contacts in place, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, especially during times of increased climate variability and extreme weather events.
Overall, Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam stands as a testament to private ownership and responsible stewardship of water resources. With its historical significance and continued operational importance, this earth dam exemplifies the vital role that private entities can play in maintaining and managing critical infrastructure for the benefit of local communities and the environment.
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. - West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 421 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West 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. - West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam
Where does the data for Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West 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
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