Scs-Finn Creek Site-009 dam
Scs-Finn Creek Site-009
SCS-Finn Creek Site-009, located in McClain County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Finn Creek. Standing at a height of 32 feet with a length of 1200 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 448 acre-feet and a normal storage of 131 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a hazard potential rated as high, this structure plays a critical role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the area.
Despite being in fair condition, SCS-Finn Creek Site-009 is regularly inspected and maintained by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The dam features a valve outlet gate and is monitored for any potential risks, with a very high risk assessment rating. In case of emergencies, the dam has emergency action plans in place, ensuring preparedness for any unforeseen events. With its strategic location and essential role in flood risk reduction, SCS-Finn Creek Site-009 stands as a key water resource infrastructure in the region.
As part of the Tulsa District, this dam is a vital component of the local water management system, providing critical protection against flooding and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. With its high hazard potential and state-regulated status, SCS-Finn Creek Site-009 highlights the importance of effective water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in the face of changing climate patterns. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental stewardship in the context of water management.
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-Finn Creek Site-009 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 116 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 142 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Finn Creek Site-009.
Track Scs-Finn Creek Site-009 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-Finn Creek Site-009
Where does the data for Scs-Finn Creek Site-009 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-Finn Creek Site-009.