Dushon Frank dam
Dushon Frank
Dushon Frank, also known as Scarbow Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Craig, Oklahoma. Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves various purposes and stands at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 31 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 154 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 800 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial water resource in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on TR-Jones Creek and managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dushon Frank plays a pivotal role in water management in the region. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gate, the dam is equipped to handle potential risks effectively. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a very high risk level, warranting close monitoring and adherence to safety guidelines. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's history of compliance with regulatory agencies and its operational capabilities point towards a reliable water infrastructure for the community.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dushon Frank presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam with significant storage capacity and hydraulic capabilities. Its location in Blue Jacket, Oklahoma, and association with the Tulsa District add to its importance in the local water management system. With a well-maintained structure and a history of state regulation and inspection, Dushon Frank stands as a testament to effective water resource management in the region. As climate change impacts continue to pose challenges to water infrastructure, understanding and monitoring dams like Dushon Frank becomes essential for sustainable water resource planning and resilience building.
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 Dushon Frank -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River Near Commerce | 10,900 cfs | → |
| Big Cabin Creek Near Big Cabin | 252 cfs | → |
| Tar Creek At 22nd Street Bridge | 140 cfs | → |
| Neosho River Near Langley | 13,100 cfs | → |
| Spring River Near Quapaw | 4,850 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Lenapah | 1,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dushon Frank.
Campgrounds
- Bernice State Park
- East River Park
- Elmore Park
- Twin Bridges State Park
- Twin Bridges State Rec Area
- Cherokee State Park
Fishing spots
- Handicapped Fishing Dock
- Spavinaw Creek
- South Prong Spavinaw Creek
- Lake Flint Creek
- Swepco
- Siloam Springs Lake
Track Dushon Frank in the Snoflo app
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About Dushon Frank
Where does the data for Dushon Frank 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 Dushon Frank.