Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b dam
Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b
SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b is a state-regulated dam located in Frederick, Oklahoma, within Tillman County. Constructed in 2001 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the tributary to Little Deep Red Creek. With a structural height of 20.7 feet and a length of 6400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 5855 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.03 square miles.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), this dam boasts a controlled spillway type and a low hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment ranking. While the dam is currently in a not-rated condition, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in flood control. Although no associated structures or modifications have been reported, the dam remains a crucial asset in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Overall, SCS-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b stands as a vital infrastructure piece in the water resource management system of Oklahoma, playing a crucial role in protecting nearby communities from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, the proper regulation and maintenance of such dams are essential in safeguarding both the environment and local populations from the increasing threats of extreme weather and water-related disasters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pease Rv Nr Vernon | 0 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Tipton | 15 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Headrick | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Electra | 0 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Burkburnett | 67 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b.
Track Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b
Where does the data for Scs-Middle Deep Red Run Watershed Site7b 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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