Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3 dam
Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3
SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3, also known as Dancing Bass Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Le Flore, Oklahoma. Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Little Caston Creek. With a height of 58 feet and a storage capacity of 2665 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide vital flood protection to the community, with a spillway width of 1 foot and a maximum discharge of 1513 cubic feet per second. While it has not undergone recent inspections, the structure's risk assessment remains very high, emphasizing the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks for the area.
This site, under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the USACE, stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in Oklahoma. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, structures like SCS-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3 are crucial for protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding, highlighting the importance of ongoing investment in sustainable water resource management practices.
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-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 52 cfs | → |
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 7 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 206 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 60 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3.
Campgrounds
- Victor Area - Lake Wister State Park
- Wards Landing - Lake Wister State Park
- Quarry Island - Lake Wister State Park
- Below The Dam - Lake Wister State Park
- Cedar Lake Recreation Area
- Talimena State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3 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-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3
Where does the data for Scs-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3 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-Caston Mountain Creek Site-3.