Scs-Cane Creek Site-03 dam
Scs-Cane Creek Site-03
SCS-Cane Creek Site-03, located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1988 for flood risk reduction along the TR-Cane Creek. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 625 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 65 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second, this dam serves a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Cane Creek Site-03 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its high risk factor, the dam has not had any recent modifications and is equipped with a single valve outlet gate. While the last inspection took place in 1980, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood control. The surrounding area is considered to have a very high risk of flooding, making the role of this dam even more significant in protecting the community and the environment from potential disasters.
In the event of an emergency, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, raising concerns about the preparedness for unexpected events. However, with its state-of-the-art design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, SCS-Cane Creek Site-03 remains a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of maintaining and upgrading such dams for resilience against flooding becomes increasingly crucial for the safety and sustainability of the community.
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-Cane Creek Site-03 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River Near Haskell | 5,030 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Near Muskogee | 45,600 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork Near Beggs | 633 cfs | → |
| Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Haikey Creek At 101st St South At Tulsa | 0 cfs | → |
| Joe Creek At 61st St At Tulsa | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Cane Creek Site-03.
Boat launches
- Bixhoma Lake Road Bixby
- Mcintosh County
- Us 266 Mcintosh County
- Wagoner County
- Three Forks Road Fort Gibson
Campgrounds
- Gentry Creek Landing - Eufaula Lake
- Home Base
- Afton Landing - Chouteau Lake
- Pecan Park
- Deep Fork - Lake Eufaula State Park
- Spaniard Creek - Webbers Falls Lake
Paddle runs
Track Scs-Cane Creek Site-03 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-Cane Creek Site-03
Where does the data for Scs-Cane Creek Site-03 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-Cane Creek Site-03.