Scs-Cottonwood Creek Site-08 dam
Scs-Cottonwood Creek Site-08
SCS-Cottonwood Creek Site-08, located in Logan, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1965, this structure stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, serving as a vital component in managing the flow of TR-Cottonwood Creek. With a storage capacity of 1246 acre-feet and a spillway width of 1 foot, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Cottonwood Creek Site-08 is classified as having a very high risk assessment, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and has not been rated for its current condition, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and assessment. While the last inspection dates back to 1980, the structure remains under state jurisdiction and regulation by OWRB, ensuring that necessary enforcement and inspection protocols are in place to safeguard against any potential risks to the community and environment.
As a key flood risk reduction infrastructure in the area, SCS-Cottonwood Creek Site-08 serves as a critical tool in managing water resources and climate impacts in Logan County, Oklahoma. With its strategic location and design features, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the need for ongoing investment in resilient infrastructure to mitigate the effects of changing climate patterns and protect local communities from the threat of flooding.
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-Cottonwood Creek Site-08 -- 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 Near Yukon | 88 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Dover | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Cottonwood Creek Site-08.
Track Scs-Cottonwood Creek Site-08 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-Cottonwood Creek Site-08
Where does the data for Scs-Cottonwood Creek Site-08 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-Cottonwood Creek Site-08.