Scs-Uncle John Creek Site-02 dam
Scs-Uncle John Creek Site-02
SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-02, located in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Uncle John Creek. Completed in 1974, this dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a length of 5350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1940 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge of 4000 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow to protect the surrounding area from flooding.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-02 indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam is equipped with a slide gate for outlet control, and the last inspection was conducted in November 1997 with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, ensuring that state regulations for inspection, enforcement, and permitting are being upheld to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the dam.
With its strategic location in the Tulsa District and vital role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, SCS-Uncle John Creek Site-02 serves as a key infrastructure managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the condition and management of such dams to ensure their effectiveness in safeguarding communities against potential flooding events and to promote sustainable water resource management practices in the region.
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-Uncle John Creek Site-02 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Dover | 52 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Calumet | 9 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near El Reno | 12 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 88 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc | 9 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Near Seward | 781 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Uncle John Creek Site-02.
Track Scs-Uncle John Creek Site-02 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-Uncle John Creek Site-02
Where does the data for Scs-Uncle John 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-Uncle John Creek Site-02.