Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04 dam
Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04
SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04, located in Duke, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS. The dam, with a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Turkey Creek. With a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition.
Despite its construction over five decades ago, SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04 remains a critical piece of infrastructure for managing flood risks in Harmon County. Even though the dam has not been inspected since 1988, its risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, underscoring the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam's strategic location and design make it a key component in the state's flood risk reduction efforts, highlighting the essential role of water resource management in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in the region.
As climate change continues to amplify the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the SCS-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04 stands as a testament to the importance of proactive infrastructure development and maintenance in safeguarding communities against flood risks. With state regulatory oversight and a designated purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam serves as a crucial asset in Oklahoma's resilience to climate-related challenges, emphasizing the critical link between water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the region's water 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Fork Red River At Mangum | · | → |
| Elm Fork Of North Fork Red River Nr Carl | 1 cfs | → |
| North Fork Red River Blw Altus Dam Nr Lugert | · | → |
| Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer | 7 cfs | → |
| Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah | 5 cfs | → |
| Pr Dog Twn Fk Red Rv Nr Childress | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04.
Track Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04
Where does the data for Scs-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04 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-Tri-County Turkey Creek Site-04.