Cedar Falls Ranch Dam dam
Cedar Falls Ranch Dam
Cedar Falls Ranch Dam is a private water resource structure located in Carter, Oklahoma, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This dam, with a height of 45 feet and a structural height of 56 feet, provides critical storage capacity of 515 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 205 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 21 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.73 square miles. With a maximum discharge capacity of 64 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Cedar Falls Ranch Dam is regulated and inspected by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it undergoes inspections every five years. While the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment details are not available, the structure remains integral for wildlife preservation and water management in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Cedar Falls Ranch Dam in maintaining ecological balance and sustainable water use in Oklahoma.
With its strategic location and vital role in supporting wildlife habitats and water storage, Cedar Falls Ranch Dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Oklahoma. Although details on the dam's construction year and modifications are not specified, its presence underscores the importance of private entities contributing to environmental conservation and sustainable development. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate advocacy, understanding the functions and regulatory oversight of structures like Cedar Falls Ranch Dam can deepen appreciation for the intricate balance between human needs, ecological preservation, and water resource sustainability in the region.
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 Cedar Falls Ranch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 366 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 13 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 77 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 147 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Falls Ranch Dam.
Track Cedar Falls Ranch Dam 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 Cedar Falls Ranch Dam
Where does the data for Cedar Falls Ranch Dam 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cedar Falls Ranch Dam.