Scs-Cane Creek Site-15 dam
Scs-Cane Creek Site-15
SCS-Cane Creek Site-15, located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Cane Creek. This earth dam stands at 32 feet high and spans a length of 2850 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 471 acre-feet. The dam's spillway, controlled in design, features a width of 1 foot and has a maximum discharge capacity of 830 cubic feet per second.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Cane Creek Site-15 indicates a very high risk level, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam is not currently rated for its condition, with the last inspection date recorded in 1980. The presence of a single valve outlet gate suggests a basic design in terms of operational control. With the oversight of the OWRB as the state regulatory agency, the dam remains under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find SCS-Cane Creek Site-15 an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. The unique characteristics of this earth dam, along with its historical significance and location within the Tulsa District of Oklahoma, offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with flood risk reduction in the region. As efforts to enhance dam safety and emergency preparedness continue, the future of SCS-Cane Creek Site-15 will undoubtedly play a crucial role in ensuring the resilience of local water resources and communities against potential flood events.
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-Cane Creek Site-15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 5,030 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 633 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Muskogee | 45,600 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Cane Creek Site-15.
Boat launches
- Us 266 Mcintosh County
- Mcintosh County
- Us 266 Okmulgee County
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Wagoner County
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
Track Scs-Cane Creek Site-15 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-Cane Creek Site-15
Where does the data for Scs-Cane Creek Site-15 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-Cane Creek Site-15.