Scs-Long Branch Creek Site-06 dam
Scs-Long Branch Creek Site-06
SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-06, located in Morrison, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1976 for flood risk reduction along TR-LONG BRANCH CR. With a height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 16 feet, this dam serves as a critical structure to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding. The dam has a stored capacity of 167 acre-feet and a surface area of 22 acres, with a controlled spillway and one valve outlet gate for water management.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-06 is considered to be at very high risk, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The last inspection was conducted in 1980, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is under state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight by the OWRB, ensuring that necessary enforcement and inspection measures are in place to manage any potential risks associated with the structure.
As a key component in flood risk reduction efforts in Payne County, Oklahoma, SCS-Long Branch Creek Site-06 plays a vital role in protecting the local community and infrastructure from the adverse impacts of flooding. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this earth dam exemplifies the proactive measures taken to safeguard water resources and address the challenges posed by climate variability in the region.
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-Long Branch Creek Site-06 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ralston | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
| Skeleton Creek Near Lovell | 17 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Arkansas River At Tonkawa | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Long Branch Creek Site-06.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Scs-Long Branch Creek Site-06 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-Long Branch Creek Site-06
Where does the data for Scs-Long Branch Creek Site-06 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-Long Branch Creek Site-06.