Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16 dam
Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16
SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1986, this flood risk reduction structure stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 2080 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2027 acre-feet. The dam is primarily used for flood risk reduction and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
With a drainage area of 4.4 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2465 cubic feet per second, SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet valve, with a low hazard potential rating and a very high risk assessment due to its important function in flood control. Despite being last inspected in 1980, the structure's condition remains unassessed, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16 serves as a fascinating example of how engineering solutions like earth dams are utilized to manage water flow and reduce the impact of floods on communities. Its location in a natural setting along Sandy Creek, combined with its design features and operational aspects, offer valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship. The dam's role in protecting downstream areas and providing critical storage capacity underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in addressing climate-related challenges.
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-16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 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-16.
Track Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16
Where does the data for Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-16 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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