Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 dam
Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23
Situated in Jackson, Oklahoma, the SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a hydraulic height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. The dam spans 2340 feet along the TR-Cottonwood Creek, serving as a crucial structure in managing water resources and mitigating flooding risks in the region.
Owned by the state and regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), the SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment status. Despite its age, the dam has undergone regular inspections with the last one dating back to May 1988. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, this dam plays a vital role in flood control and water management in the area, showcasing the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources amidst a changing climate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 represents a significant infrastructure project that highlights the importance of effective dam management and maintenance. With a very high risk assessment rating and a history of successful flood risk reduction, this earth dam serves as a testament to the critical role that state and federal agencies play in safeguarding water resources and building resilience to climate-related challenges. As discussions around water security and climate adaptation continue to gain traction, the SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 stands out as a model for sustainable water resource management and infrastructure development in the face of a changing climate.
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-23 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 7 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah | 5 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Near Tipton | 2 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Elm Fork Of North Fork Red River Nr Carl | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23.
Track Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23
Where does the data for Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-23.