Scs-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02 dam
Scs-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02
SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Olney, Oklahoma, within Coal County. Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Clear Boggy Creek. Standing at a height of 22 feet and a length of 920 feet, it has a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres.
Managed by the OWRB, this dam features a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02 indicates a very high risk level, warranting attention to ensure its continued safety and functionality. While last inspected in 1980, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated".
Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find SCS-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02 to be an intriguing case study in flood mitigation infrastructure. With a history dating back to the early 1960s, this earth dam continues to play a crucial role in managing the water flow along TR-Clear Boggy Creek. As discussions around water resource management and climate resilience gain prominence, understanding the design, purpose, and risk profile of structures like this dam becomes increasingly relevant for informed decision-making and policy development.
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-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02 -- 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 | → |
| Little River Near Sasakwa | 57 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 354 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02.
Track Scs-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Upper Clear Boggy Creek Site-02
Where does the data for Scs-Upper Clear Boggy 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.
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