Scs-Bitter Creek Site-11 dam
Scs-Bitter Creek Site-11
SCS-Bitter Creek Site-11 is a state-regulated dam located in Grady County, Oklahoma, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Brushy Creek. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a storage capacity of 266 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being labeled as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Bitter Creek Site-11 indicates a very high risk level, underscoring the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and the last inspection took place in 1980. With its location in a high-risk area and the potential for significant consequences in the event of failure, continued oversight and risk management measures are crucial to ensure the safety and integrity of this structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, SCS-Bitter Creek Site-11 serves as a compelling case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
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-Bitter Creek Site-11 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian River At Norman | 106 cfs | → |
| Little Washita River East Of Ninnekah | 4 cfs | → |
| Washita River At Alex | 164 cfs | → |
| North Criner Creek Near Criner | 0 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Blw Lk Overholser Nr Okc | 5 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Yukon | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Bitter Creek Site-11.
Boat launches
- Oklahoma River Trail - South Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma River Trail - North Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma Greenway Trail Oklahoma City
- Lake Draper Trail Oklahoma City
- Oklahoma City
Track Scs-Bitter Creek Site-11 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-Bitter Creek Site-11
Where does the data for Scs-Bitter Creek Site-11 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-Bitter Creek Site-11.