Scs-Turkey Creek Site-06 dam
Scs-Turkey Creek Site-06
SCS-Turkey Creek Site-06, also known as Turkey Creek 6, is a state-owned dam located in Washita County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Foss. This earthen dam, designed by the USDA NRCS, was completed in 1960 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Turkey Creek. Standing at a height of 46 feet and with a hydraulic height of 41 feet, the dam spans 3,380 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 1,975 acre-feet.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Turkey Creek Site-06 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, with a fair condition assessment. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with one valve outlet gate and a controlled spillway with a width of 4 feet. The risk assessment for this dam is very high, necessitating a thorough risk management strategy to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Turkey Creek Site-06 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and flood risk reduction. With its historical significance, structural details, and state regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a vital component of water resource management in Oklahoma. As efforts continue to address the high-risk nature of the dam and implement necessary risk management measures, the importance of sustainable water infrastructure becomes increasingly apparent in the face of changing climate patterns and growing populations that rely on the protection and regulation of water resources.
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-Turkey Creek Site-06 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Foss | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Hammon | 3 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Clinton | 19 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Cheyenne | 0 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Turkey Creek Site-06.
Track Scs-Turkey Creek Site-06 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-Turkey Creek Site-06
Where does the data for Scs-Turkey Creek Site-06 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 Significant 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-Turkey Creek Site-06.