Scs-Tonkawa Creek Site-004 dam
Scs-Tonkawa Creek Site-004
SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-004, located in Caddo, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1969, this dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 552 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. The dam spans 1460 feet in length and covers a surface area of 24 acres, helping to mitigate the risk of flooding in the region.
With a Hazard Potential rated as high and a Condition Assessment deemed fair, SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-004 serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources and climate-related risks in the area. The dam features a controlled spillway and one outlet gate for effective water flow control. Despite its age, the dam has been inspected periodically, with the last inspection conducted in September 2010. The risk assessment for this site indicates a very high risk level, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and flood protection capabilities.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state regulatory agencies, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water resources, the significance of structures like SCS-Tonkawa Creek Site-004 in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding communities becomes increasingly evident. Through regular inspections, risk assessments, and maintenance efforts, this dam remains a key asset in the region's resilience to water-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-Tonkawa Creek Site-004 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River At Anadarko | 55 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Ab Scs Pond No 26 Nr Cyril | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cyril | 1 cfs | → |
| Cobb Creek Near Fort Cobb | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River Near Cement | 4 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Near Albert | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Tonkawa Creek Site-004.
Track Scs-Tonkawa Creek Site-004 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-Tonkawa Creek Site-004
Where does the data for Scs-Tonkawa Creek Site-004 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 High 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-Tonkawa Creek Site-004.