Scs-Upper Bayou Site-10m dam
Scs-Upper Bayou Site-10m
SCS-Upper Bayou Site-10m, also known as Healdton Lake, is a significant Earth dam located in Carter, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction. Constructed in 1979 by KALMAN & ASSOCIATES, this state-regulated dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a hydraulic height of 33 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 6,994 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 370 acres, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in managing water resources in the region.
The dam is situated on the Oil Branch Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, the dam poses a very high risk, making regular inspections and maintenance crucial. The controlled spillway and valve outlet gate ensure efficient water discharge and flow control during emergencies, highlighting the dam's importance in flood risk management. Despite its age, SCS-Upper Bayou Site-10m continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam not only serves as a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure but also contributes to the overall water management strategies in the region. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of SCS-Upper Bayou Site-10m are essential to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding communities.
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-Upper Bayou Site-10m -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 3 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 400 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 13 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 148 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Upper Bayou Site-10m.
Track Scs-Upper Bayou Site-10m 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-Upper Bayou Site-10m
Where does the data for Scs-Upper Bayou Site-10m 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 Significant 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-Upper Bayou Site-10m.