Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33 dam
Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33, located in Creek, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam constructed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the SAND CREEK. With a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, this dam spans 1375 feet and has a storage capacity of 870 acre-feet. The dam's fair condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of surrounding areas.
The dam features a controlled spillway and a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate to manage water flow, with a maximum discharge capacity of 14,938 cubic feet per second. Despite its relatively small surface area of 16 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events. The regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) ensures that the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between state agencies and the USDA NRCS in managing water resources and climate-related risks in the region.
The risk assessment for SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33 categorizes it as having a very high risk level, underscoring the need for proactive emergency action planning and adherence to established guidelines. As the dam is situated in an area with a high hazard potential, continuous monitoring, maintenance, and potential modifications are essential to mitigate risks and safeguard the community from potential inundation events. The data updated in May 2021 highlights the ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this critical infrastructure in managing water resources and climate impacts in 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-33 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 633 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 11 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 365 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33.
Track Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33
Where does the data for Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-33.