Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014c dam
Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014c
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014c, located in Caney, Coal County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1977 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Walnut Branch river. The dam stands at a height of 45 feet with a length of 850 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1079 acre-feet. It features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being last inspected in 1980, with a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam's condition remains unrated.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014c dam serves as a vital structure in the area's flood risk mitigation efforts. With a drainage area unspecified, the dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 980 cubic feet per second, enhancing its flood control capabilities. Its location within the Fort Worth District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts involved in ensuring the dam's operational efficiency and structural integrity for the community's safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find SCS-Delaware Creek Site-014c to be a significant infrastructure project in Oklahoma, showcasing the state's commitment to managing and regulating water resources effectively. With its historic completion in 1977 and continuous state oversight, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of flood risk reduction measures in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, the role of such structures in enhancing resilience and adaptation strategies becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.
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-Delaware Creek Site-014c -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014c.
Track Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014c in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014c
Where does the data for Scs-Delaware Creek Site-014c 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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