Scs-Finn Creek Site-002 dam
Scs-Finn Creek Site-002
SCS-Finn Creek Site-002 in McClain County, Oklahoma is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-Finn Creek. Completed in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 1400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 532 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is controlled with a spillway width of 1 foot, ensuring proper water discharge during heavy rainfall events.
This dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition. The last inspection was conducted in November 2011, with the inspection frequency set at one. The risk assessment for this structure is very high (1), indicating the need for proactive risk management measures. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) status unclear, stakeholders should prioritize updating emergency contacts, preparing inundation maps, and ensuring that the EAP meets guidelines to effectively respond to potential dam failures and protect downstream communities and the environment.
In the event of an emergency, the valve outlet gate is the only means of water release. With the dam located in a region prone to high-risk situations, coordination among state agencies like OWRB, local authorities, and the federal government is crucial for efficient risk management and swift emergency response. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should monitor updates on the dam's condition, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and reliability of this critical infrastructure.
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-002 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek At Purcell | 40 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Purcell | 289 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Pauls Valley | 143 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 142 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Norman | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Finn Creek Site-002.
Track Scs-Finn Creek Site-002 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-002
Where does the data for Scs-Finn Creek Site-002 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-002.