Scs-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011 dam
Scs-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011
SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011, located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on the TR-Saddle Mountain Creek. Completed in 1974, this 21-foot high dam serves its primary purpose effectively with a NID storage capacity of 278 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1138 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, with a controlled design and 1-foot width, ensures efficient water management during high-flow events, while the low hazard potential and very high risk assessment (1) underline its critical role in protecting downstream areas from flooding.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011 has a valve outlet gate and a structural height of 21 feet, with a stone core and soil foundation. Despite being last inspected in 1980, the dam's overall condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for updated assessments and risk management measures. With a history of state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, this dam continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the local community and environment from potential flood hazards, supported by ongoing state regulatory oversight and maintenance efforts.
As a key component of flood risk reduction infrastructure in the region, SCS-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011 serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between state agencies and the USDA NRCS in enhancing water resource management and climate resilience. By prioritizing safety, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment, this earth dam contributes to sustainable water management practices and underscores the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and ensure the long-term protection of communities and ecosystems in Kiowa County, Oklahoma.
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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril | 0 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011.
Track Scs-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011 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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011
Where does the data for Scs-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011 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-Saddle Mountain Creek Site-011.