Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-2 Sharp Lee
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Situated in Ney 24, Delaware County, Oklahoma, the SCS-Whitewater Creek Site-3 is a state-owned dam managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at 40 feet high with a length of 830 feet, serving primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Whitewater Creek. With a storage capacity of 564 acre-feet and a controlled spillway, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been officially rated for its condition.
Despite its age, the SCS-Whitewater Creek Site-3 remains a critical infrastructure in the region, with a high risk assessment due to its potential impact on the surrounding area in the event of failure. The dam is equipped with a single valve outlet gate and is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Although it has not been assessed for its condition, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and resilience of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
830 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITEWATER CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Nid Storage |
564 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Scs-Whitewater Creek Site-3