Scs-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1 dam
Scs-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1
SCS-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1, located in Langston, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Fitzgerald Creek. Completed in 1975, this dam stands at a height of 46 feet and has a storage capacity of 1044 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate, the dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1 indicates a very high risk level, making it a site of critical importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam has not been inspected since 1980 and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. With a drainage area that is unspecified and a maximum discharge capacity of 4430 cubic feet per second, the dam's structural integrity and maintenance are essential factors to consider in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of its flood risk reduction capabilities.
With the potential for high-risk scenarios, such as a breach or failure, the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments highlight the importance of proactive risk management measures for SCS-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1. As an earth dam with stone core and soil foundation, the dam's structural height and length, as well as its storage capacity and spillway design, play crucial roles in its overall performance and resilience in the face of rising climate challenges. It is imperative for relevant agencies and stakeholders to prioritize the monitoring, maintenance, and potential upgrades of this dam to mitigate risks and safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystems.
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-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1.
Track Scs-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1
Where does the data for Scs-Fitzgerald-Soldier Creek Site-1 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
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