Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-001 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-001 in Washita, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1973 for flood risk reduction along TR-GYP Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 55 feet, with a hydraulic height of 52 feet and a length of 720 feet, providing a storage capacity of 239 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and low hazard potential, the dam serves its primary purpose effectively while also offering some recreational benefits with a surface area of 6 acres.
Located in Mountain View, Oklahoma, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is regularly inspected and maintained. Despite its age, the dam's risk assessment remains very high due to its critical role in flood risk reduction. With one valve outlet gate and no associated structures, the SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-001 continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for mitigating natural disasters.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GYP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
52 |
Nid Storage |
239 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
55 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cobb Creek Near Eakly
|
16cfs |
Lake Creek Near Eakly
|
4cfs |
Willow Creek Near Albert
|
2cfs |
Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb
|
4cfs |
Washita River Near Clinton
|
32cfs |
Washita River At Anadarko
|
121cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-001