Scs-Double Creek Site-3 dam
Scs-Double Creek Site-3
SCS-Double Creek Site-3, located in Ramona, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1955 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the South Fork Double Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 37.7 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 34 feet. With a storage capacity of 2726 acre-feet and a drainage area of 5.4 square miles, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as fair, with the last inspection conducted in November 2011. The presence of a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate ensures efficient water release during high flow events, with a maximum discharge capacity of 23,033 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for SCS-Double Creek Site-3 indicates a very high risk level, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water resource management.
As part of the Tulsa District, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure in Washington County, Oklahoma, under the jurisdiction of the OWRB. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, SCS-Double Creek Site-3 stands as a vital component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts, showcasing the collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events and flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scs-Double Creek Site-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek At Avant | 539 cfs | → |
| Caney River Near Ramona | 5,190 cfs | → |
| Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville | 4,780 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Sperry | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Bird Creek Near Owasso | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Verdigris River Near Claremore | 30,500 cfs | → |
About Scs-Double Creek Site-3
Where does the data for Scs-Double Creek Site-3 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 below 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.
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.