Scs-Dry Creek Site-17 dam
Scs-Dry Creek Site-17
SCS-Dry Creek Site-17, located in Kendrick, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated earth dam constructed in 1992 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Deep Fork River. This 42-foot tall dam boasts a storage capacity of 924 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 40 acres, serving a drainage area of 3.35 square miles. With a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge of 2596 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the risk assessment for SCS-Dry Creek Site-17 indicates a very high risk level (1), prompting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a single valve outlet gate and is monitored by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan (EAP) status are not detailed in the available data, suggesting a potential area for improvement in risk mitigation and emergency preparedness at the site.
With its strategic location along the Deep Fork River and its critical role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, SCS-Dry Creek Site-17 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, coupled with its operational oversight by state regulatory agencies, highlight the importance of effective water management infrastructure in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring sustainable water resource utilization in the face of changing climate conditions.
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-Dry Creek Site-17 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Ripley | 345 cfs | → |
| Deep Fork At Warwick | 331 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River Near Harrah | 150 cfs | → |
| North Canadian River At Shawnee | 242 cfs | → |
| Black Bear Creek At Pawnee | 13 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Guthrie | 372 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scs-Dry Creek Site-17.
Track Scs-Dry Creek Site-17 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-Dry Creek Site-17
Where does the data for Scs-Dry Creek Site-17 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-Dry Creek Site-17.