Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 dam
Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14
Located in Caney, Oklahoma, the SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Sandy Creek. Standing at 47 feet high with a hydraulic height of 41 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 971 acre-feet and serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam site is rated as very high (1), indicating the importance of proper management and maintenance.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate equipped with a valve. Although the last inspection date was recorded in 1980, the dam is scheduled for inspections every 5 years. Currently, the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for updated evaluations to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With its strategic location and significant contribution to flood control in the area, the SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 remains a critical piece of infrastructure for water resource and climate management in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the vital role that dams like the SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 play in mitigating flood risks and protecting communities. By staying informed about the condition and management of such structures, we can contribute to the sustainable utilization of water resources and the preservation of our natural environment. The data provided for this dam site serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts required to ensure the safety and effectiveness of these critical infrastructure projects for the benefit of both the local ecosystem and surrounding communities.
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-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14.
Track Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14
Where does the data for Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-14 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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