Scs-Kadashan Bottom Site-5 dam
Scs-Kadashan Bottom Site-5
SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-5, located in Wagoner, Oklahoma, is a state-owned earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1979 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-ARKANSAS RIVER. This 32-foot tall dam, with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, serves to control the flow of water and protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, making it an essential piece of infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-5 is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate for water release. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its continued functionality and safety in the face of potential climate impacts such as increased precipitation events and changing water dynamics in the region.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not currently specified, suggesting a potential area for improvement in the dam's overall resilience to climate-related hazards. As a key piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of SCS-Kadashan Bottom Site-5 are crucial to ensuring its effectiveness in protecting the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing hydrological conditions.
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-Kadashan Bottom Site-5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 5,030 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 11 cfs | → |
| Bird Ck At State Highway 266 Near Catoosa | 2,550 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Tulsa | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Kadashan Bottom Site-5.
Boat launches
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- East 98th Street 6315, Tulsa
- Wagoner County
- Riverparks East Bank Trail Tulsa
- Rogers County
Campgrounds
- Home Base
- Bluff Landing - Arkansas River
- Afton Landing - Chouteau Lake
- Newt Graham Lock And Dam - Arkansas River
- Pecan Park
- Blue Bill Point - Fort Gibson Lake
Paddle runs
Track Scs-Kadashan Bottom Site-5 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-Kadashan Bottom Site-5
Where does the data for Scs-Kadashan Bottom Site-5 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-Kadashan Bottom Site-5.