Scs-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b, located in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, is a state-regulated Earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-HAY CREEK.
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Summary
Constructed in 1949 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, spanning a length of 200 feet. With a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam at SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b is rated as having a very high risk due to its age and lack of recent condition assessments. With only one valve outlet gate and a controlled spillway, the dam's maintenance and inspection are crucial to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the OWRB, and although it has not been inspected since 1980, it is still considered operational and in use.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of maintaining and assessing the condition of critical infrastructure like SCS-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b is vital in ensuring the safety and resilience of communities in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related risks. Collaborative efforts between state and federal agencies are necessary to address the challenges posed by aging dams and to implement risk management measures to safeguard water resources and mitigate flood risks effectively.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
360 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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-Quartermaster Creek Site-01b