Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02 dam
Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02
SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02, located in Lincoln, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1961 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Little Deep Fork Creek. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 950 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 386 acre-feet and a controlled spillway type. The dam is primarily owned by the state and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its functionality.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not rated for condition assessment, the site poses a high risk (1) according to data analysis. The dam features one valve outlet gate and has not been inspected since January 1980, with an inspection frequency set at 5 years. While emergency action plans and risk assessment measures are not specified, the dam remains a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region, especially given its location in a high-risk area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02 offers a fascinating case study in dam engineering and flood risk management. As part of the larger network of dams in the Tulsa District, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from inundation. The data highlights the importance of regular maintenance and inspection to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in mitigating flood events, underscoring the interconnectedness of water resources management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma.
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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 107 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Tulsa | 15,400 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02.
Track Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02
Where does the data for Scs-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02 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-Little Deep Fork Creek Site-02.