Scs-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-15b Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-15b is a state-regulated earth dam located in Kiowa, Oklahoma, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this dam has a height of 28 feet and a length of 1950 feet, providing a storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate, ensuring effective water management and flood control.
Managed by the OWRB, the dam at SCS-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-15b has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam has a very high risk assessment ranking, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With its strategic location along TR-Rainy Mountain Creek in Mountain View, this dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this site to be an intriguing example of engineered infrastructure designed to balance water management needs with environmental considerations.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1950 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAINY MOUNTAIN CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
750 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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-Rainy Mountain Creek Site-15b