Dry Creek 22 dam
Dry Creek 22
Dry Creek 22, located in Lincoln, Oklahoma, is a flood risk reduction structure built in 1995 by the USDA NRCS. Standing at a height of 22 feet and spanning 610 feet in length, this earth dam on the Deep Fork Canadian River serves a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. With a storage capacity of 285 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, Dry Creek 22 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community of Tryon from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dry Creek 22 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure for flood control in the region. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, ongoing risk management measures are essential to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of Dry Creek 22. While the dam has not been inspected since December 2011, its emergency action plan status and compliance with guidelines remain unspecified, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to uphold its functionality in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Dry Creek 22 is essential in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic location and design specifications, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of federal agencies and local governments in enhancing resilience to flooding in Oklahoma. As we navigate the challenges posed by a changing climate, the maintenance and upkeep of critical infrastructure like Dry Creek 22 will be instrumental in ensuring the long-term safety and well-being of those in its vicinity.
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 Dry Creek 22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Britton Rd At Okc | 346 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Creek 22.
Boat launches
- Stroud
- Kameoka Trail Stillwater
- West Airport Road Stillwater
- Orange Route Noble County
- Red Route Noble County
Track Dry Creek 22 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 Dry Creek 22
Where does the data for Dry Creek 22 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 Dry Creek 22.