Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site -33 dam
Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site -33
SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site -33, located in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 58 feet and spans a length of 1700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1280 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Hog Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a risk assessment indicating a very high level of risk, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site -33. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the presence of a controlled spillway and a slide gate for outlet control indicates a level of preparedness for managing potential emergencies. It is important to stay updated on the dam's maintenance and any modifications that may impact its performance in mitigating flood risks in the region.
As part of the Tulsa District, SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site -33 stands as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the area, with a capacity to handle a maximum discharge of 1835 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, but ongoing monitoring and adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential to ensure its longevity and effectiveness in protecting against flooding events. For those passionate about water resource management and climate resilience, understanding the intricacies of dams like SCS-Sallisaw Creek Site -33 is vital for promoting sustainable water infrastructure and safeguarding communities from potential hazards.
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-Sallisaw Creek Site -33 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 13 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 99 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek Near Short | 278 cfs | → |
| Illinois River Near Gore | 46 cfs | → |
| Caney Creek Near Barber | 25 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 4,840 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site -33.
Boat launches
- Cowlington
- Strayhorn Road Sequoyah County
- Fort Coffee
- Ok 9a Arkoma
- North Water Street 2885, Van Buren
- Muskogee County
Campgrounds
- Brushy Lake State Park
- Applegate Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Short Mountain Cove - Kerr Reservoir
- Cowlington Point - Kerr Reservoir
- Cato Creek Landing - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
- Snake Creek Cove - Tenkiller Ferry Lake
Fishing spots
Track Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site -33 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-Sallisaw Creek Site -33
Where does the data for Scs-Sallisaw Creek Site -33 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-Sallisaw Creek Site -33.