Mcgee Creek dam
Mcgee Creek
Mcgee Creek is a Federal-owned Earth dam located in Atoka, Oklahoma, completed in 1987 by the Bureau of Reclamation. Standing at 161 feet in height and with a hydraulic height of 154 feet, this structure serves a critical role in managing water resources in the region. With a storage capacity of 290,550 acre-feet and a surface area of 13,524 acres, Mcgee Creek plays a vital role in flood control, irrigation, and water supply for the surrounding area.
The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 722 feet, emphasizing its ability to manage high water levels effectively. Despite its high hazard potential, Mcgee Creek has not undergone a recent condition assessment, but its risk assessment indicates a very high level of risk. With a drainage area of 178 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events. As a key component of the Bureau of Reclamation's operations, Mcgee Creek represents a critical piece of infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in Oklahoma.
Overall, Mcgee Creek stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Its construction and operation by the Bureau of Reclamation highlight the dedication to ensuring the safety and reliability of water supply systems in the region. With its significant storage capacity and high hazard potential, Mcgee Creek plays a pivotal role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the risks associated with extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.
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 Mcgee Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Farris | 2,430 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Antlers | 199 cfs | → |
| Clear Boggy Creek Near Caney | 423 cfs | → |
| Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Blue | 634 cfs | → |
| Kiamichi River Near Clayton | 680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcgee Creek.
Track Mcgee Creek 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 Mcgee Creek
Where does the data for Mcgee Creek 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 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 Mcgee Creek.