Scs-Delaware Creek Site-009 dam
Scs-Delaware Creek Site-009
SCS-Delaware Creek Site-009, located in Johnston, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of Flood Risk Reduction. Built in 1966, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 70 feet with a hydraulic height of 64 feet and a length of 1130 feet. With a Normal Storage capacity of 620 acre-feet and a Hazard Potential rated as High, this dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the area.
The dam, situated on Delaware Creek and managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, has a spillway type of Controlled with a width of 2 feet. It features one valve outlet gate and has a maximum discharge capacity of 10,400 cubic feet per second. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in December 2011, the dam poses a very high risk according to the Risk Assessment, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
With its significant storage capacity of 4,448 acre-feet and a surface area of 67 acres, SCS-Delaware Creek Site-009 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. The dam's close proximity to the city of Cane and its critical role in mitigating the impacts of high-risk events underscore its importance in protecting lives and properties from potential flooding disasters. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this site a compelling example of infrastructure designed to address the challenges posed by extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
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-Delaware Creek Site-009 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Delaware Creek Site-009.
Track Scs-Delaware Creek Site-009 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-Delaware Creek Site-009
Where does the data for Scs-Delaware Creek Site-009 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-Delaware Creek Site-009.