Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 dam
Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32
The SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Wewoka Creek. With a structural height of 29 feet and a length of 1600 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 1346 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 313 acre-feet.
This dam has a controlled spillway type with a width of 2 feet and an outlet gate consisting of one valve. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam is very high. However, the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated" as the last inspection date was in 1980. Overall, the SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and flood risk reduction. The dam's design and construction by the USDA NRCS highlight the importance of strategic infrastructure in mitigating natural disasters. With its location in Hughes County, Oklahoma, this earth dam serves as a critical structure along the TR-Wewoka Creek, providing valuable storage capacity and flood control measures. As efforts continue to monitor and assess the condition of the dam, its role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events remains paramount.
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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 254 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 82 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 429 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32.
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 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-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32
Where does the data for Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-32 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.
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