Scs-Rock Creek Site-04 dam
Scs-Rock Creek Site-04
SCS-Rock Creek Site-04, located in Talihina, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Rock Creek. This dam stands at a height of 59 feet and spans a length of 5400 feet, offering a maximum storage capacity of 5625 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 8.85 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood hazards in the region.
The dam features a controlled spillway and is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for water release. Despite its age, SCS-Rock Creek Site-04 is deemed to have a high hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. However, its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of the structure in protecting the surrounding community from flood events.
With a history of successful flood risk reduction and water management, SCS-Rock Creek Site-04 serves as a vital infrastructure component in the area, overseen by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like SCS-Rock Creek Site-04 will be essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the growing challenges of extreme weather events and water scarcity.
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-Rock Creek Site-04 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 6 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 680 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Big Cedar | 139 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Below Big Creek Nr Page | 136 cfs | → |
| Mountain Fork At Smithville | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Poteau River At Loving | 230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Rock Creek Site-04.
Boat launches
- Cedar Lake Road Le Flore County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
Campgrounds
- Talimena State Park
- Hale Scout Reservation
- Christ's 40 Acres
- Billy Creek
- Billy Creek Recreation Area
- Potato Hills Central
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Rock 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-Rock Creek Site-04
Where does the data for Scs-Rock 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 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-Rock Creek Site-04.