Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 dam
Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-01
Located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1963 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Sallisaw Creek. The dam stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 700 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet and a normal storage of 120 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a hazard potential rated as low, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 is regularly inspected with a frequency of 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being deemed as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as "Very High (1)", highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a valve outlet gate and no associated structures, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water management and protection against potential flooding events in the region.
As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Sequoyah County, the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 plays a critical role in safeguarding the surrounding communities and water resources. With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) and risk management measures in place, this dam exemplifies the collaboration between federal and state agencies to ensure the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of climate variability and changing hydrological conditions.
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-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River Near Gore | 46 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 13 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 99 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 25 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek Near Short | 278 cfs | → |
| Poteau River Near Panama | 246 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-01.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Brushy Lake State Park
- Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir
- Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Gore Landing
- Cato Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 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-Sallisaw Creek Site-01
Where does the data for Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-01 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-Sallisaw Creek Site-01.