Scarbow Lake dam
Scarbow Lake
Scarbow Lake, located in Mayes County, Oklahoma, is a man-made reservoir primarily owned and regulated by the local government for recreational purposes. The dam, completed in 1960, is an earth structure with a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2460 cubic feet per second. The spillway is controlled with a width of 1 foot, and the hazard potential is rated as low.
Despite its low hazard potential, Scarbow Lake is considered to have a very high risk due to its location near the TR-PRYOR CR river and the surrounding area. The dam is regularly inspected every five years, with the last inspection taking place in December 2010. The lake is equipped with a valve outlet gate and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the risk assessment is high, there are currently no specific risk management measures in place for the reservoir.
Overall, Scarbow Lake offers a picturesque spot for recreational activities in Pryor, Oklahoma, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. With its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings, the lake provides a perfect setting for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. However, the high risk rating underscores the importance of continued monitoring and management to ensure the safety and longevity of this popular water resource.
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 Scarbow Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River Near Chouteau | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Neosho River Near Langley | 13,500 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Eucha | 614 cfs | → |
| Big Cabin Creek Near Big Cabin | 117 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Claremore | 512 cfs | → |
| Beaty Creek Near Jay | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scarbow Lake.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Snowdale State Park
- Chouteau Bend - Fort Gibson Lake
- Spavinaw State Park
- Flat Rock Creek - Fort Gibson Lake
- Blue Bill Point - Fort Gibson Lake
- Rocky Point - Fort Gibson Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scarbow Lake 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 Scarbow Lake
Where does the data for Scarbow Lake 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 Scarbow Lake.