Scs-Rock Creek Site-16 dam
Scs-Rock Creek Site-16
SCS-Rock Creek Site-16, located in Sulphur, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1961 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Rock Creek. The dam stands at a height of 41 feet with a hydraulic height of 37 feet and a structural height of 41 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 608 acre-feet and a normal storage of 53 acre-feet. With a spillway type of "Controlled" and a spillway width of 1 foot, the dam has the capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 2100 cubic feet per second, serving as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, SCS-Rock Creek Site-16 has undergone regular inspections with the last one conducted in October 2011. The dam features one outlet gate and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), with state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The risk assessment for the dam is rated as "Very High (1)", highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both flood control and water resource management purposes.
Overall, SCS-Rock Creek Site-16 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks along Rock Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma. Managed by state authorities and designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam's strategic location and design features make it a key component of the region's water resource infrastructure. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a history dating back to 1961, the dam continues to be a vital asset for protecting local communities and safeguarding water resources in the area.
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-Rock Creek Site-16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 10 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 17 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 380 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 95 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 82 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Rock Creek Site-16.
Track Scs-Rock Creek Site-16 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-Rock Creek Site-16
Where does the data for Scs-Rock Creek Site-16 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 High 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-Rock Creek Site-16.