Scs-Sugar Creek Site-026 dam
Scs-Sugar Creek Site-026
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-026, located in Gracemont, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction on Wildcat Creek. With a height of 31 feet and a length of 1600 feet, this dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 1073 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 238 acre-feet. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 2 feet and one valve outlet gate.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, SCS-Sugar Creek Site-026 is identified as having a very high risk assessment. The dam has not been inspected since 1980, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," and there is no emergency action plan in place. The risk management measures and inundation maps for the dam are also not prepared, indicating potential gaps in emergency preparedness for this structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in SCS-Sugar Creek Site-026 will find it to be an intriguing case study for examining the importance of regular dam inspections, emergency action planning, and risk management in ensuring the safety and resilience of critical water infrastructure. The dam's location in an area with very high risk underscores the need for proactive measures to address potential hazards and protect downstream communities from the impacts of dam failure. This site serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in managing and maintaining aging dam infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water-related 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-Sugar Creek Site-026 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Bridgeport | 71 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sugar Creek Site-026.
Track Scs-Sugar Creek Site-026 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-Sugar Creek Site-026
Where does the data for Scs-Sugar Creek Site-026 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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