Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22 dam
Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22
SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22, also known as "Sportsman's Lake," is a state-owned flood risk reduction structure located in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Built in 1958 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 80 feet and spans a length of 1290 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 11,850 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12.4 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels in the region.
The dam's spillway type is controlled, with a width of 4 feet, and it is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. The structure is regularly inspected, with the last inspection taking place in April 2006. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for this site are currently not available, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this important water resource infrastructure in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the data on SCS-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22 fascinating, as it provides valuable insights into the design, construction, and operational details of a key flood risk reduction structure in Oklahoma. With its strategic location on Tiger Creek and its role in managing water flow in the region, this dam serves as a critical asset in safeguarding communities from potential flood events. Continued efforts to inspect, assess, and maintain this dam will be essential in mitigating risks and ensuring the long-term resilience of the surrounding area in the face of changing climate conditions.
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-22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 82 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 254 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Tecumseh | 35 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 429 cfs | → |
| Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22.
Track Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22 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-22
Where does the data for Scs-Big Wewoka Creek Site-22 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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