Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10 dam
Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10, located in Creek, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1968 for flood risk reduction along the West Spring Creek. Standing at a height of 35 feet and stretching 1480 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 1582 acre-feet and a normal storage of 360 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway width of 2 feet and a maximum discharge of 4900 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water flow in the area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10 indicates a very high risk level. However, the condition assessment remains unrated as the last inspection date was recorded back in 1980. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps prepared, and risk management measures are not documented, raising concerns about the preparedness for potential emergencies. With the dam's primary purpose being flood risk reduction, it is essential for the state regulatory agency (OWRB) to ensure regular inspections and updates to mitigate any potential risks associated with this structure.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the maintenance and evaluation of dams like SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10 to ensure their effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water management. Enhanced communication and coordination between the state regulatory agency, designers, and other stakeholders are imperative to address the high-risk assessment and ensure the safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure in Creek, Oklahoma.
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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 107 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 6,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10.
Track Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10
Where does the data for Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-10.