Scs-Caney Creek Site-07 dam
Scs-Caney Creek Site-07
SCS-Caney Creek Site-07, located in Atoka, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-CANEY CREEK. With a dam height of 35 feet and a storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, the site has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential. Despite being ungraded for condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures.
Owned by the state and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Caney Creek Site-07 is equipped with a valve outlet gate and has not been modified since its completion. The dam's risk potential, combined with a lack of recent inspection data, suggests a need for increased monitoring and evaluation to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should take note of this site as it presents a compelling case for the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Given its critical role in flood risk reduction and the potential impact of climate change on water resources, the SCS-Caney Creek Site-07 serves as a valuable case study for researchers and policymakers interested in the intersection of infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation. As a part of the Fort Worth District and overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this site highlights the ongoing need for robust regulatory oversight and proactive maintenance practices to safeguard our water resources and infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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-Caney Creek Site-07 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 828 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Caney Creek Site-07.
Track Scs-Caney Creek Site-07 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-Caney Creek Site-07
Where does the data for Scs-Caney Creek Site-07 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 Scs-Caney Creek Site-07.