Scs-Bitter Creek Site-09 dam
Scs-Bitter Creek Site-09
SCS-Bitter Creek Site-09, located in Grady County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1974. This flood risk reduction structure spans 820 feet in length and stands at a height of 37 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the TR-W. Bitter Creek, serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
Despite its low hazard potential, SCS-Bitter Creek Site-09 is deemed to have a very high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated and having not been inspected since 1980. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 1 foot and an outlet gate consisting of a single valve. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the site remain unspecified, the structure's risk assessment indicates a need for further evaluation and potential mitigation strategies to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics and historical significance of SCS-Bitter Creek Site-09 offer a compelling case study for examining the intersection of infrastructure development, environmental stewardship, and regulatory oversight in managing water resources. The site's location within the Tulsa District and its association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the collaborative efforts involved in maintaining and monitoring critical dam infrastructure for flood control and water management purposes in Oklahoma.
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-Bitter Creek Site-09 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 21 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 249 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 61 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc | 7 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Anadarko | 247 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Bitter Creek Site-09.
Track Scs-Bitter Creek Site-09 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-Bitter Creek Site-09
Where does the data for Scs-Bitter Creek Site-09 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-Bitter Creek Site-09.