Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-13 dam
Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-13
SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-13, located in Bunch, Adair County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Hamlin Hollow. Standing at a height of 48 feet with a length of 840 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 855 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.93 square miles. Its spillway is controlled, with a width of 1 foot, and it features a valve outlet gate for water release.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential and fair condition, this dam has not been modified in recent years and is inspected annually. The risk assessment for SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-13 rates it as very high, highlighting the critical importance of its maintenance and monitoring. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing flood risks in the region.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-13 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in Oklahoma's water resource management. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the maintenance and operation of this dam are crucial for safeguarding the surrounding community and mitigating potential flood risks.
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-Sallisaw Creek Site-13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 24 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 12 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 111 cfs | → |
| Baron Fork At Eldon | 91 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Gore | 168 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Tahlequah | 1,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-13.
Boat launches
- Strayhorn Road Sequoyah County
- Muskogee County
- Cowlington
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Wagoner County
Campgrounds
- Elk Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Cherokee Landing State Park
- Standing Rock - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Carters Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Chicken Creek - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-13 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-Sallisaw Creek Site-13
Where does the data for Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-13 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 High 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-Sallisaw Creek Site-13.