Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 dam
Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10
SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 is a state-regulated dam located in Okfuskee, Oklahoma, along the TR-Walnut Creek. Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 700 feet in length. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a maximum storage capacity of 415 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment ranking, indicating the need for proactive risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, with a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 24 feet. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam has undergone inspections every five years, with the last recorded inspection taking place in 1980.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and risk assessment. The dam's location in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, and its association with flood risk reduction efforts make it a significant asset in the region's water management system. As discussions around climate change intensify, understanding the state-regulated aspects and risk management strategies of dams like SCS-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 107 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Wetumka | 254 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 6,420 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 139 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10.
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10
Where does the data for Scs-Okfuskee Tributaries Site-W10 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.
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