Scs-Sugar Creek Site-042 dam
Scs-Sugar Creek Site-042
SCS-Sugar Creek Site-042, located in Gracemont, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Sugar Creek. The dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a structural height of 35 feet, spanning a length of 540 feet. With a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and a normal storage of 30 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating flooding in the area.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, the site's risk assessment is classified as very high (1), highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam features a controlled spillway and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated" and the last inspection date is recorded as January 1, 1980, the dam is still subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The site is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities.
With its strategic location and design, SCS-Sugar Creek Site-042 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in Caddo County, Oklahoma. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water levels, the role of dams like this one becomes increasingly crucial in safeguarding communities against the threat of flooding. As such, ongoing risk assessments, inspections, and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the continued effectiveness and safety of this important water resource facility.
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-Sugar Creek Site-042 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Lake Creek Near Eakly | 1 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Eakly | 9 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Bridgeport | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sugar Creek Site-042.
Track Scs-Sugar Creek Site-042 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-Sugar Creek Site-042
Where does the data for Scs-Sugar Creek Site-042 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-Sugar Creek Site-042.