Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22 dam
Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22
SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22 is a state-regulated dam located in Coal County, Oklahoma, specifically in the city of Caney. The dam, completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, has a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Sandy Creek. With a dam height of 36 feet and a length of 1050 feet, it has a storage capacity of 1333 acre-feet and a spillway width of 1 foot. The dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, with a very high risk rating.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, this earth dam stands as a critical structure for regulating water flow and reducing flood risks in the area. The dam's strategic location and design help protect downstream communities and infrastructure from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam ensures the safety and integrity of its operations for the surrounding environment and residents.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the role of dams like SCS-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22 becomes even more crucial in mitigating flood risks and protecting lives and properties. By maintaining a proactive approach to dam safety and risk management, state agencies and stakeholders can ensure the long-term resilience and effectiveness of this vital infrastructure in safeguarding against the uncertainties of a changing climate.
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-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 114 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 354 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22.
Track Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22 in the Snoflo app
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About Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22
Where does the data for Scs-Lower Clear Boggy Creek Site-22 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.
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