Scs-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 dam
Scs-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011
SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 is a state-regulated water resource located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Constructed in 1974 by USDA NRCS, the dam serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the TR-ELM CR river or stream. With a height of 33 feet and a storage capacity of 685 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
The dam, made of stone with a soil foundation, spans a length of 3330 feet and has a controlled spillway to manage excess water flow. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 is rated as very high, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 presents an intriguing case study of a state-regulated flood risk reduction structure in Oklahoma. With its unique design and strategic location near Blanco, this dam serves as a vital component of the region's water management system. As efforts to address climate change intensify, understanding and monitoring sites like SCS-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 will be essential in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 680 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 199 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Fourche Maline Near Red Oak | 6 cfs | → |
| Canadian River At Calvin | 354 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011.
Boat launches
- N4190 Road Pushmataha County
- Ok 43 Pushmataha County
- Atoka County
- Southwest 1026th Avenue Latimer County
- Ash Creek Road Latimer County
Track Scs-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011
Where does the data for Scs-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011 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-Brushy Peaceable Creek Site-011.