Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-003 dam
Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-003
SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-003, located in Mountain View, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Washita River. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at 35 feet high with a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a length of 720 feet. It has a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 775 cfs, with a controlled spillway and one outlet valve. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures.
Owned by the state of Oklahoma and regulated by the OWRB, SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-003 has not been inspected since 1980, with a planned inspection frequency of 5 years. With a surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of vulnerability, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to ensure its safety and functionality for the future.
Overall, SCS-Cowden Laterals Site-003 serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure in Washita County, Oklahoma, providing valuable protection to the local community and environment. With its historical significance dating back to the early 1970s, this dam exemplifies the ongoing challenges and responsibilities associated with managing water resources and climate-related hazards in the region. By prioritizing inspections, maintenance, and risk management, stakeholders can work together to safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of this essential infrastructure for years to come.
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-Cowden Laterals Site-003 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-003.
Track Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-003 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-Cowden Laterals Site-003
Where does the data for Scs-Cowden Laterals Site-003 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
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