Willian C.S. dam
Willian C.S.
Willian C.S. is a privately owned dam located in Comanche, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Built in 1957, this earthen structure stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 400 feet in length, providing storage for up to 60 acre-feet of water. The dam regulates the Gooden Creek and has a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Willian C.S. indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Willian C.S. is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a single valve outlet gate and a last inspection date in December 2010, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," the risk management measures and emergency action plan status for the dam are not specified. With a risk assessment indicating a high level of potential danger, it is crucial for stakeholders to stay vigilant in ensuring the safety and integrity of Willian C.S.
In addition to its functional aspects, Willian C.S. also holds significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its location within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a congressman representing the area and a history of state jurisdiction and regulation, this dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship in the region. As efforts continue to mitigate risks and enhance resilience in the face of changing climate patterns, Willian C.S. stands as a testament to the ongoing challenges and opportunities in sustainable water resource management.
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 Willian C.S. -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Cache Creek Near Walters | 36 cfs | → |
| Deep Red Creek Near Randlett | 806 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cement | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cyril | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril | 0 cfs | → |
| Wichita Rv Nr Charlie | 1,850 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willian C.S..
Track Willian C.S. in the Snoflo app
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About Willian C.S.
Where does the data for Willian C.S. 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.
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