Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a dam
Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a is a state-regulated dam located in Duke, Oklahoma, within Harmon County. Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Turkey Creek. With a storage capacity of 1,346 acre-feet, the dam has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential rating.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has been inspected periodically since its last assessment in 1988. The risk assessment for SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a indicates a very high risk level (1), emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures. While the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, it remains subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a to be a noteworthy structure in the region, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts along the Turkey Creek. Its design by the USDA NRCS and state regulatory oversight ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community. As the dam's risk assessment highlights the need for proactive management, monitoring the site's condition and implementing appropriate measures will be crucial in safeguarding the area from potential hazards.
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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| Elm Fork Of North Fork Red River Nr Carl | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 7 cfs | → |
| Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah | 5 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Carter | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a.
Track Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a
Where does the data for Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-02a 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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