Scs-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 dam
Scs-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1
SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1, located in Proctor, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Scraper Hollow Creek. Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a length of 1050 feet, providing critical flood protection to the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 496 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating the risk of flooding in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential and very high risk assessment rating, this dam has not been rated for condition assessment, with the last inspection dating back to 1980. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 are currently unknown, raising concerns about the readiness and preparedness for any potential emergencies or disasters. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for regular inspections, maintenance, and updates to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital infrastructure in protecting the community from flood-related risks.
In the hands of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), SCS-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 serves as a key component of the flood risk reduction strategy in Adair County. With its strategic location, impressive dimensions, and critical role in water management, this dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure that requires ongoing attention and investment to safeguard both the environment and the local population from the impacts of extreme weather events and flooding.
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-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Baron Fork At Eldon | 93 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Tahlequah | 599 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 25 cfs | → |
| Baron Fork At Dutch Mills | 12 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Chewey | 909 cfs | → |
| Illinois River South Of Siloam Springs | 206 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1.
Boat launches
- Cripps Road Benton County
- Wildwood Recreation Area
- Cherokee County
- Strayhorn Road Sequoyah County
- Wagoner County
Campgrounds
- Adair State Park
- Carters Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Cherokee Landing State Park
- Elk Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Standing Rock - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Petit Bay - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1 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-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1
Where does the data for Scs-Scraper Hollow 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scs-Scraper Hollow Creek Site-1.