Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-16 dam
Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-16
SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-16 is a state-owned dam located in Adair, Oklahoma, designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Completed in 1964, the primary purpose of this earth dam is flood risk reduction along a tributary of Sallisaw Creek. With a height of 47 feet and a length of 800 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 665.9 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 1.08 square miles.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge of 5113 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment is rated as fair, with a risk assessment indicating a very high risk level. The last inspection was conducted in December 2011, with a frequency of one inspection per year. Overall, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-16 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the area, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-16 serves as a vital asset in protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation events. With its stone core and rock-and-soil foundation, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and security of the region. Moving forward, continued monitoring and maintenance of this essential structure will be crucial in safeguarding against potential risks and maintaining its functionality for years to come.
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-16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 24 cfs | → |
| Baron Fork At Eldon | 91 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 12 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 111 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Tahlequah | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Baron Fork At Dutch Mills | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-16.
Boat launches
- Strayhorn Road Sequoyah County
- Muskogee County
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Cowlington
- Wagoner County
- Wildwood Recreation Area
Campgrounds
- Elk Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Cherokee Landing State Park
- Carters Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Adair State Park
- Standing Rock - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-16 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-16
Where does the data for Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-16 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-16.