Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-2 dam
Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-2
SCS-Whitewater Creek Site-2, located in Delaware County, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans a length of 1300 feet along Whitewater Creek. With a storage capacity of 1625 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 158 acre-feet, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water flow in the region.
This dam, under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, is classified as having a high hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition. Despite its age, SCS-Whitewater Creek Site-2 meets state regulatory standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's controlled spillway and very high risk assessment rating underscore the critical role it plays in mitigating flood risks and protecting downstream communities along the Whitewater Creek watershed.
Although last inspected in 2011, this dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With its state-regulated status, high hazard potential, and fair condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to ensuring the continued effectiveness and safety of SCS-Whitewater Creek Site-2 for flood risk reduction in Delaware County, 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-Whitewater Creek Site-2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek Near South West City | 67 cfs | → |
| Cave Springs Branch Near South West City | 2 cfs | → |
| Beaty Creek Near Jay | 22 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Colcord | 86 cfs | → |
| Spavinaw Creek Near Sycamore | 55 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Tiff City | 1,720 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-2.
Boat launches
- 16th Street ,
- State Highway 43 Mcdonald County
- Cripps Road Benton County
- Tiree Park Bella Vista
- Stoneykirk Drive 116, Bella Vista
- Eddleston Drive 9, Bella Vista
Campgrounds
- Honey Creek State Park
- Bernice State Park
- Cherokee State Park
- Lanagan Access City Park
- Spavinaw State Park
- Natural Falls State Park
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-2 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-Whitewater Creek Site-2
Where does the data for Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-2 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-Whitewater Creek Site-2.