Scs-Upper Elk Creek Site-28 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-28, also known as George Herron, is a state-owned dam located in Beckham County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Salder Creek. Standing at a height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet, it has a capacity for 1143 acre-feet of water storage and covers a surface area of 30 acres.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-28 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed in terms of condition. Although the last inspection was conducted in 1980, the dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. While the risk assessment categorizes it as very high, with a risk level of 1, the dam has not had any emergency action plan prepared or updated.
Overall, SCS-Upper Elk Creek Site-28 plays a crucial role in managing flood risk in the region and is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency. With its strategic location and design features, it stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Oklahoma.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1140 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
SALDER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
1143 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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-Upper Elk Creek Site-28