Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-29 dam
Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-29
SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-29, also known as Brushy Cr Lake, is a state-owned water resource located in Sequoyah, Oklahoma. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 62 feet and was completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of water supply. With a storage capacity of 4800 acre-feet and a surface area of 358 acres, this dam on Sallisaw Creek plays a crucial role in meeting water supply needs in the region.
The dam's spillway is controlled with a width of 4 feet, and it has a hazard potential classified as high, with a fair condition assessment. Despite its age, the dam has a very high risk rating (1) and is regulated by the OWRB. While the last inspection was conducted in December 2011, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2900 cfs, this site presents both challenges and opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam safety and water supply management.
Although the dam shows signs of age and has a high hazard potential, it remains a critical water supply infrastructure in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. With its controlled spillway and valve outlet gates, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site-29, they can appreciate the engineering feat behind this earth dam and the ongoing efforts needed to ensure its safety and reliability in the face of changing climate 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-29 -- 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 | → |
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 4,840 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-29.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Brushy Lake State Park
- Cato Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Snake Creek Cove - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Tenkiller State Park
- Chicken Creek - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-29 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-29
Where does the data for Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site-29 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-Sallisaw Creek Site-29.